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I Was Here First

© Ken Slade

I Was Here First

Uploaded: July 20, 2008

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I enjoy watching and photographing dragonflies at the local pond. I've watched their aerial acrobatics, seen their graceful poses, and heard the clashing of their wings as they aggressively defend their territory. But I saw something yesterday that I had never seen before. Here a Blue Dasher is perched in an obelisk position. A Four-spotted Pennant came along and briefly landed on the tip of the Blue Dasher's abdomen.

Mid-Day on 07/19/08 with a bright sun directly overhead.

Aperture = f5.6
Shutter = 1/800s
ISO = 400
Focal Length = 140mm
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens

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Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 140.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT

Comments

Kathy L. Clark July 20, 2008

Ken it just doesn't happen any better than this. They are even different colors. What great time and a great capture. Fabulous exposure and DOF. #964280

Sheila D. Robertson July 20, 2008

What a happy capture for you. They are in great position with respect to the twig and there is nice repetition in the wings to create a great design.....and that's in addition to beautiful color, clarity and pov! Thank you for sharing. #6203200

Kathy Shogren July 21, 2008

Wow, great shot Ken. Wish I could have seen this and also captured it so well. #6209942

Sharon F. Morris July 22, 2008

Great capture Ken. I never knew they were so many different kind of Dragon Flies. Your gallery is awesome. #6218303

Stefania Barbier level-classic July 25, 2008

fantastic capture! #6230159

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