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Uploaded: 01/26/07 4:54 PM GMT
Little Boy Blue
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I thought I would inject a little Mediterranean warmth into proceedings as an antidote to the cold, dull weather in the UK at the moment. This is a male Southern Skimmer [Orthetrum brunneum] from Greece a couple of summers ago. Enjoy, and feel that radiated heat:)

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::Dunstickin
01/26/07 5:15 PM GMT
You know Steve...I can imagine you on holiday, anywhere?....your eyes will be constantly scanning for these little boogers, or other of the same mould!..
crackin shot again my friend...great colour, contrast and presentation!
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.Marzena
01/26/07 5:28 PM GMT
This beauty can only be compared to another shot by Randy [Hottrockin] showing a very similar if not the same kind of insect ...
Both images ARE SUPERB !!!
BTW I wonder only how you guys can regnise the sex of an animl as small as this one LOL
Thanks so much, dear Steve !! And most enthusiastic congratulations !!
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With all my love and respect, Marzena
.auline
01/26/07 6:27 PM GMT
Beautiful photo, gorgeous colours [ guess that's how you know it's a male ] Thank you for sharing some sunshine :)

Auline
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.Amber4
01/26/07 6:56 PM GMT
fantastic shot, very beautiful !
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::JQ
01/26/07 7:54 PM GMT
awesome macro!
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.Blumie
01/26/07 8:23 PM GMT
Such a beautiful guy and those wings made of glass with the lights in it are awesome. Fantastic macro indeed.
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I would be happy, seeing you in my galerie. Today I've posted Imperial Palace - Palm House
::DigiCamMan
01/26/07 11:31 PM GMT
Great macro me mate. You would skim too if you were flying on Grease.
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::gerryp
01/27/07 9:09 PM GMT
Fantastic closeup shot Steve...it is a beautiful looking dragonfly....I see on news that you are having wierd winter weather in England...gerry
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.Smeghead
01/29/07 12:20 AM GMT
Fantastic. beautifull colour, Superb clarity and detail. once again.
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.Petrochellie
01/31/07 2:53 AM GMT
What a wonderful picture, I really enjoyed viewing it and it will make a great Desktop. Thanks for sharing!

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.MOOFIED1
02/01/07 8:46 PM GMT
needed the injection for us in the midwestern usa too!!
thank you, Steve!
he is lovely!
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"MAN PLANS AND GOD LAUGHS"
Zaeyal
02/02/07 2:38 AM GMT
Dragonflies are amazing! You have a great image of one! Nice job!
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.cirquegoddess
02/03/07 12:48 AM GMT
This is a stunning capture! So clear and full of detail. Straight to my favs!
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.mushy
03/28/07 2:42 AM GMT
Wonderful capture of a magnificent creature. I hope you don't mind, but I have added it to my revolving screen saver. Its my of collecting and showing of the beauty I see in dragonflies, which you have shown in this picture.
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