Mating dragonflies

MacroLuv · Post by **MacroLuv** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 12:18 pm

Same couple on both images.

Model Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
Date/time original 07.07.2007 10:18:23
Shutter speed value 1/160 s
Aperture value f/10
ISO speed ratings ISO 200
Focal length 100 mm

Model Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
Date/time original 07.07.2007 10:19:06
Shutter speed value 1/200 s
Aperture value f/10
ISO speed ratings ISO 200
Focal length 100 mm

Ken Ramos · Post by **Ken Ramos** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 2:36 pm

First it was Doug with bug porn, now you Nikola. Whaz up people!

Geez, I am so embarrased

Great shots there Nikola, I was just kidding, really some sharp detail in these.

salden · Post by **salden** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 3:15 pm

That first one is funny...I mean, I guess you could say, he has her by the tail...can I say that..

MacroLuv · Post by **MacroLuv** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 2:55 am

Well Ken, you know, everyone is into that kind of business these days.

Sue, I think you could... it is not against the rules.

Thanks folks!

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 6:50 am

Excellent photos Nikola. Sometimes you can only get the shot because the insects are busy doing something else and they do not pay attention to you and the camera

MacroLuv · Post by **MacroLuv** » Sun Jul 08, 2007 12:41 pm

Thanks Doug.

You are quite right.

Erland R.N. · Post by **Erland R.N.** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 4:36 pm

I like the different lightning on the couple. Is it the same pair perched, photographed from opposite sides ?
I think this must be White-Tailed Skimmer (Orthetrum albistylum).
cheers
Erland

MacroLuv · Post by **MacroLuv** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 6:00 am

Thanks Erland!

Same couple but different tree trunk and 43 seconds later.
Orthetrum albistylum? Are you sure? With green eyes?

White-Tailed Skimmer.