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    Another Dragonfly nymph photographed in my aquarium setup. This one has a different body shape than the Darner dragonfly nymphs I've been posting recently. I need to work more on my ID skills for some of these, but I think this is one of the Skimmers (Family Libellulidae). 40D, 100 mm macro, 1/250, f/16, ISO 100, MT-24EX macro twin flash (diffused), tripod, cable release. I removed small bits of floating debris in the water and toned down the brightest areas of the bladderwort plant. All comments are welcome and appreciated.

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    Very well done Steve.
    I really like the pose you have captured with all parts showing and in focus.

    It is quite amazing how intricate it all is.

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    Steve, love the eyes and the contrast between the BG and the nymph. May not be scientific but as a flyfisher I would call this a gomphus.

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    Hi Steve, very nice and sharp. I like how you handled the busy surroundings of the nymph. I would be in favour of a closer crop, though. Based on the short and blunt abdomen, my bet is on the Libellulidae family, but I've never tied flies.......

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    I like the pose and composition. Nice details and I like a lot the plant. Excellent image.

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    Thanks for the comments folks.

    Roy - I'm still learning these nymphs and I can't always see the key characteristics in a photo. After reviewing some of my reference materials, I don't think this is a gomphus (Family Gomphidae - Clubtails) - for several reasons. Gomphids have a flat labium (this one is spoon shaped), a very thick segment 3 on the antennae (this one is narrow), and typically a more tapering abdomen (this one is rather blunt). I'm learning this material as I type this and your comment led me to increase my knowledge a little more.

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    wow - wonderful! love the details captured and the natural looking setting. very well done.

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    Steve, another great shot. Love the comp and the plantlife. Very natural looking set-up.

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    Great shot.. Nice details and I like the position of this dragon..looks great.

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    Another excellent nymph image, Steve! The bladderwort makes a fine BG in this one, and your subject reminds me of a cricket.

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    Hey Steve,
    That is quite the set-up and you are getting great results!!! While I too generally prefer tighter crops.....in this case I feel if you lose the bit of open water space in the LLC....it might seem that the bug is too out of place.....so I would keep it as is. Another winner for sure and thanks for the ID lessons!

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