Golden-Ringed Dragonfly (Cordulegaster boltonii)

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It was an absolute pleasure to see a couple of these on Sunday - the first I've ever seen - and a welcome change from the lovely but getting-too-familiar Broad Bodied and the frustrating Emperor (damn things won't stay still!)

There were three other photographers with oodles of kit gesticulating wildly trying to get a shot, but it was only when they left (they'd been there four hours) did the above specimen relax and perch perfectly allowing me to get far too close and personal.

A beautiful Dragonfly you must admit!

Taken with Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG macro
Manual focus. Hand held.

Explored: Highest position: 32 on Wednesday, June 17, 2009. Thanks to everyone who have taken the time to comment!

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Taken on: June 14, 2009

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Cordulegaster boltonii

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Golden Ringed Dragonfly

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Camera: Nikon D60, f/2.8, 1/1600 sec, 105mm, ISO 200, 200 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D60
Aperture:	f/2.8
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/1600)
Focal Length:	105mm
ISO:	200, 200
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Center-weighted average
Light Source:	Cloudy
Color Space:	Unknown (0)
Software:	Nikon Transfer 1.2 W
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