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Anax imperator
Large and powerful species of hawker dragonfly (Aeshnidae), averaging 78 millimetres in length. Males have a blue abdomen marked with a diagnostic black dorsal stripe and green thorax. Females have green thorax and abdomen. The male is highly territorial, and difficult to approach. The species lives by larger ponds, gravel pits, and slow rivers.
Small brook close to the sea
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/400 sec.; f/10; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Focal Length: 300.0 mm.
7 Comments
It was desperation, Argy
I can't even imagine getting one in flight Angel - no patience :)
It actually it is a frustrated picture, Argy. After a long while trying I could only get this picture of it flying away :((
A great snap. That's a beautiful blue.
Welcome Arlanda
Thanks bhargav
Nice pic!