Odonata Olympics - Springboard Diving

© Ken Slade

Odonata Olympics - Springboard Diving

Uploaded: August 19, 2008

Description


For his final dive this Four-spotted Pennant will do an Inward 2 1/2 Somersaults from the "obelisk" position.

Photographed at the pond in Bob Jones Park - Tarrant Co. TX.

Aperture = f8.0
Shutter = 1/200s
ISO = 100
Focal Length = 190mm
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens

*Catch-All*

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 190.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT

Comments

Amy M. Wilson August 19, 2008

Great capture and I love the commentary; too funny, perfect for the times, Ken! #982732

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 19, 2008

Terrific composition and detail Ken! Jeff #6333549

KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. August 19, 2008

IT'S A GREAT PRESENTATION HERE.
KARU. #6333597

Donna R. Wageman August 26, 2008

Too Much! Indeed springboard diving - made my day.Your gallery is gorgeous and very educational. #6372753

Lorna Shutter September 03, 2008

I never knew there were so many different kinds of dragonflies until I had a look at your gallery! This image is fantastic and the commentary is hilarious! Wonderful capture, Ken! :) #6406715

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