Find the dragonfly!

[MacroLuv]

One more very well camouflaged guy.



Model Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
Date/time original 08.08.2007 11:55:55
Shutter speed value 1/320 s
Aperture value f/7.1
ISO speed ratings ISO 200
Focal length 100 mm



Model Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
Date/time original 08.08.2007 11:57:04
Shutter speed value 1/200 s
Aperture value f/9
ISO speed ratings ISO 200
Focal length 100 mm

[Bruce Williams]

These are simply amazing images Nikola. The body completely disappears into the stem and the wings perfectly mimic the long needles - incredible!

The camouflage in pic1 is so perfect it reminds me of the puzzle pics I used to do as a child where you had to discover a number of objects hidden in a drawing.

Well spotted ....or did you see it land ....come on, own up!)

Bruce

[Ken Ramos]

It does blend in to its surroundings really well. Pine trees, I have noted only recently, can mask and harbor a number of insects if one will take the time to look for them. Well seen and taken Nikola.

[beetleman]

The big darner type dragonflies around here very rarely land. Usually only to eat what they have caught. It does look like his mouthparts are extended out a little. An excellent pair of photos Nikola.

[MacroLuv]

Thanks folks!
Bruce, I actually saw him flying into pines. But it took me about two minutes or even more to find exact place.

[Erland R.N.]

The big darner type dragonflies around here very rarely land. Usually only to eat what they have caught. It does look like his mouthparts are extended out a little. An excellent pair of photos Nikola.

They behave the same in Europe, and will only land if prey is big. It has taken me years to get a good photo of a darner.

This one is a female Anax imperator (Blue Emperor), so refering to it as a guy is a bit off

Erland