Golden Dragon

© Ken Slade

Golden Dragon

Uploaded: July 02, 2008

Description


This dragonfly is called a Band-winged Dragonlet (Erythrodiplax umbrata).
This is the female and she does not have a dark band on her wings as the male does.

Aperture = f10.0
Shutter = 1/160s
ISO = 100
Focal Length = 210mm
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens

*Details/Macro*


Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 210.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT

Comments

Joannie Bertucci level-classic July 02, 2008

Excellent composition, colors, details and dof Ken! I like very much how you have the dragon fly filling the frame! #953486

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic July 02, 2008

Nice capture, Ken. Love the colors and details. #6133722

Molly A. O July 02, 2008

LOVE it, these dragonfly's I am seeing are like magic. Beautiful #6133724

Anita Hogue July 02, 2008

Beautiful capture, Ken! I love capturing dragonflies but don't know a lot about them. Thanks for sharing this information. #6133919

Amber J. Skene July 02, 2008

Awesome color, details, and DOF! #6134123

Liz blahh July 02, 2008

Great capture & macro! #6134575

Melissa G. Meiselman July 03, 2008

Amazing capture of this dragon taken with amazingly sharp detail, terrific DOF and wonderful lighting, Ken!! #6136088

Amy JACKSON July 07, 2008

Beautiful image, Ken!! #6151953

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic July 13, 2008

Wonderfully composed macro, with wonderful details!
~Lisa #6175769

Michelle L. Frick July 19, 2008

Incredible macro Ken - the details are just perfect! #6199214

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