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06-28-2009, 12:16 AM
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Odonata Anisoptera
Today I saw the dragon-fly Come from the wells where he did lie. An inner impulse rent the veil Of his old husk: from head to tail Came out clear plates of sapphire mail. He dried his wings: like gauze they grew; Thro' crofts and pastures wet with dew A living flash of light he flew. Alfred Lord Tennyson. Did you know that another name for Japan is “Akitsushima” which means “dragonfly island” [IMG]  [/IMG]Larger: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3336/...c0e21d51_o.jpg Most adult dragonflies live only a few weeks. After spending a long time, up to several years, as a slow-moving aquatic nymph, the adult has a short, intensely active life as an aerial hunter.  Larger: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2578/...67756d25_o.jpg Thanks for Looking Michael
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06-28-2009, 12:19 AM
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Two more beauties, we have them here but I've never seen one stop. They must like to party like everyone on this island.
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06-28-2009, 12:21 AM
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thanks for the beautiful shares, and the nature lesson .. Dragonfly Island, really .. it's one of the places I've always wanted to visit ..
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06-28-2009, 12:27 AM
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Really nice shots there ... love the poem too ... I leanr more here than from Nat Geo lol
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06-28-2009, 02:35 AM
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Excellent shots! they are so crisp and clear and I love seeing dragonflies.
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06-28-2009, 02:40 AM
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06-28-2009, 04:38 AM
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Nice detail in the wings. They can be hard to focus on even when they are sitting still. Thanks for sharing.
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06-28-2009, 07:21 AM
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Quality pictures Michael, pin sharp detail, wonderful colour and composition and as always a joy to look at
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06-28-2009, 08:21 AM
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Michael, these are two more excellent captures. I love the way you manage to get the lovely detail in the wings. So delicate and you show it to perfection. Excellent work Michael.
Jake.
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06-28-2009, 08:33 AM
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beautiful shots! love the details and transparencies of the wings! keep it up!
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