tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597169522284776348.post8393153391054645348..comments2023-06-27T22:58:21.359+01:00Comments on The Gray Gallery / Nature through the lens: Query Black-lined Skimmer (Orthetrum cancellatum)Tim Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09209756658085732277noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597169522284776348.post-59851663900590361092011-06-28T12:41:58.275+01:002011-06-28T12:41:58.275+01:00Stunning photos of a really beautiful dragonfly.Stunning photos of a really beautiful dragonfly.Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597169522284776348.post-61342075484915611332011-06-26T21:32:04.328+01:002011-06-26T21:32:04.328+01:00These are super Images Tim,fantastic detail.
Super...These are super Images Tim,fantastic detail.<br />Superb Macro photography,i would also like to thank you for your comments on your Blog,ref last post.<br />The macro images were taken with a Samsung i6camera.<br />John.JRandSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13578266188930995611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597169522284776348.post-70580992404238017332011-06-24T23:52:29.948+01:002011-06-24T23:52:29.948+01:00Hi Frank. Thanks so much for putting me right – th...Hi Frank. Thanks so much for putting me right – the book I used only had an image of the mature male, so I think that's where I took a wrong turn. Regardless, I had a great time watching it and I'm really pleased with the shots. Thanks again.Tim Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09209756658085732277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597169522284776348.post-37695417250470976472011-06-24T20:12:23.121+01:002011-06-24T20:12:23.121+01:00Hi Tim. Super images BUT of an immature male Broad...Hi Tim. Super images BUT of an immature male Broad-bodied Chaser (Libellula depressa). Brown patches on the wing bases are not present on a Black-tailed Skimmer where the abdomen is much thinner and longer. <br /><br />BTW I use the following ID guide that clearly shows the diffrences:<br />Field Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Great Britain and Ireland – Steve Brooks, illustrated byFABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185823702988992159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2597169522284776348.post-32377719740405217982011-06-24T16:17:23.213+01:002011-06-24T16:17:23.213+01:00Superb shots, it obviously wanted a spot on your b...Superb shots, it obviously wanted a spot on your blog. It's a stunning creature.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com