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  1. 07-02-2015, 02:47 AM #1
    Allen Sparks
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    Default Prince Baskettail Dragonfly

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    Canon 7D2, 400mm f4 DO, 1.4x TC III, monopod
    ISO 400, f7.1, 1/640s

    Another in flight shot of this species. He would cruise the shoreline and pause to hover for a second or two allowing for a few quick shots.
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  2. 07-02-2015, 01:30 PM #2
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    Nice catch! Love the "landing gear" tucked under the thorax!
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  3. 07-03-2015, 11:16 AM #3
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    Well caught Allen you have good sharpness heat to tail tip and I like the colour palette.
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  4. 07-05-2015, 11:41 AM #4
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    Wonderful "BIF" shot! Amazing color pattern in the eye. Is it actually the color or some sort of trick of the light?
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    Very well done! I like the sharpness and also like the "landing gear".
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  6. 07-06-2015, 10:07 PM #6
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    Thanks everyone for the comments...

    Diane, that seems to be the consistent coloration of the eyes in the sunlight.

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