Hovering Hawker (Aeshna mixta)

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  Freako

• Sep 1, 2008

Having tried, and failed many a time, all I can say Paul is Congratulations:clap::clap::clap::t: Mick

 

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  madamcoolpix

• Sep 2, 2008

:clap: Oh, yes, many congrats, this is very difficult and your attempt turned out superbly, Paul, what a brilliant reward to your effort!!! :loveme:

 

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  IanF

• Sep 2, 2008

A superb flight capture. Spot on with the focus.

 

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  bartokroodborst

• Sep 2, 2008

Fabtastic Paul, well done :clap: :clap:

 

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  The Valley Walker

• Sep 2, 2008

Wow, superb picture Bhoggy !! Glad you finally got one in flight, know you have been trying since you got that wonderful lens.

 

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  kelvinyam

• Sep 3, 2008

DIF, awesome!

 

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  Nikon Kid

• Sep 3, 2008

Yes, I know just how hard this type of shot is, I tried for hours with a Emperor Dragonfly,
but never got a suburb shot like that, Lady luck played its part, you better do the Lottery.

 

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  Tim Taylor

• Sep 3, 2008

Brilliant!! I stand in line with all the others who have tried and failed (sob)...

 

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  Paul - Herts

• Sep 3, 2008

Thanks for the comments all. Yes, lady luck was watching over me - 1 out of I don't know how many shots, but well worth the effort. Can't wait for my next opportunity to try - don't ever give up!

What struck me when I got this photo on screen was the positioning of the wings - being a bit of a simpleton I had always assumed that front and back wings moved up and down together - obviously not!

 

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  maho

• Sep 6, 2008

congradulations! really beautiful shot, skillfully taken!:t: