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Old 09-07-2009, 10:55 AM
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damsel fly-Pseudagrion microcephalum or malabaricum
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Old 09-07-2009, 11:33 AM
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Both very good shots, love the colours of them.
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Old 09-07-2009, 12:30 PM
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Really nice shots. I would really like to know your technique and equipment as I can never get close enough to them without scaring them away.
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Old 09-07-2009, 12:38 PM
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Amazing shots! Great job!

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Old 09-07-2009, 12:57 PM
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Really like the way they appear to be hangin on for dear life! I envy you, I havent been able to even find one of these guys all season
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Old 09-07-2009, 04:36 PM
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superb shots . Both are cute. It remind me about my childhood... we used to play with these in our childhood days.... Thanks for the posts
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Love the blue one... Electrifying!
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Great shots! I like them both, so thanks for sharing.
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Old 09-08-2009, 11:34 AM
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thank you all for your nice words. as for my equipment& technique,sir, i use canon 450d + ef s 55-250mm is lens. both are hand held.believe me,these flies were very still,till i completed my shots,in fact both remained still for minutes, and in our place (kerala,india) these are plenty, dragonflies also
 

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