Am I Blue?

© Ken Slade

Am I Blue?

Uploaded: July 05, 2008

Description


I caught this young male Widow Skimmer dragonfly in his prime.
With age, the beautiful shades of blue on his wings and abdomen will turn a pruinose white.
Photographed on 06/24/08.

Aperture = f11.0
Shutter = 1/250s
ISO = 400
Focal Length = 210mm
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens

*Catch-All*


Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 210.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT

Comments

Martie Last July 05, 2008

What an amazing capture of an interesting insect! The colors are brilliant! #955279

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict July 06, 2008

I am in awe of all of your dragonfly images, Ken, it's a body of work worthy of a show!

Debby #6147431

Stefania Barbier level-classic July 09, 2008

WOW!!! perfect capture!!!! #6158275

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