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  1. mymantra

    Voting Booth - Sptember 2007 - Insects

    Red-eyed Video - I too managed to make it into the top 30 with a Nikon Coolpix, and was very pleased - but I think I agree with you, a DSLR is almost necessary to compete with the likes of these. Paul
  2. Pond Hawk, Female

    Pond Hawk, Female

    Found on a fern in my backyard in Helena, AL, USA Paul Sansom
    • mymantra
    • Media item
    • Comments: 6
    • Category: Invertebrates
  3. Ruby-throated Hummingbird

    Ruby-throated Hummingbird

    Shot with Nikon Coolpix 8400 with TC3-ED 3x teleconverter and SB-800 flash. Manual focus, Manual exposure @ 1/1000 f/4.9 using a tripod and remote control.
    • mymantra
    • Media item
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: North America
  4. mymantra

    Comment by 'Paul Sansom' in media 'Damsel Fly'

    Thanks Steve- Do you think that's what this is? Since I had posted this I had come to the conclusion ( perhaps wrong ) that it was a female Rubyspot, based largely on the site OdanataCentral ( http://odonatacentral.bfl.utexas.edu/ ). I would certainly have to respect your opinion, since I am...
  5. mymantra

    Comment by 'Paul Sansom' in media 'unidentified duskywing'

    I believe this is probably a Juvenal's, though could possibly be Horace's. These duskywings and the brown grass skippers are among the hardest to id in my experience. I have 3 butterfly books - the Audubon Guide, Peterson's and the Kaufman one - all are excellent references as well as a myrid of...
  6. mymantra

    Comment by 'Paul Sansom' in media 'Pond Hawk, Female'

    Thanks all, and Al :) the Red Banded Hairstreak, and all Hairstreaks in general ar some of my favorites, I haven't kept good track of my life-list, but I have photographed 90 species here in Jefferson and Shelby counties in north-central Alabama. Here's one of my favorites of the Red-banded...
  7. mymantra

    Comment by 'Paul Sansom' in media 'Beautiful Demoiselle'

    Beautiful Shot! Well done.
  8. Pond Hawk, Female

    Pond Hawk, Female

    A very cooperative subject! I managed about 30 shots with the 8400 and another 30 with the 4500. This was shot on my back porch, handheld with internal flash. Paul Sansom
    • mymantra
    • Media item
    • dragonfly
    • Comments: 5
    • Category: Invertebrates
  9. Blue Ringed Dancer, Male

    Blue Ringed Dancer, Male

    Another Damsel - more to come tomorrow! Paul Sansom
    • mymantra
    • Media item
    • damselfly
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Invertebrates
  10. Dusky Dancer, Male

    Dusky Dancer, Male

    A new hobby (read obsession) of mine - Damselflies, and there are only 300 species in Alabama! Paul Sansom
    • mymantra
    • Media item
    • damselfly
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: Invertebrates
  11. Cahaba Lily

    Cahaba Lily

    A local patch of these grows in Buck Creek here in Helena, Al - they bloom each May and are quite a spectacle. Thanks for looking, Paul Sansom
    • mymantra
    • Media item
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Wild Flowers, Trees, Shrubs, Fungi
  12. Damsel Fly

    Damsel Fly

    Hi ! It's been a long time since I posted anything, though I still drop by now and then. I'm trying to get back into a little nature photography. Here's one I took today. I still haven't tried to ID it yet. Help anyone? Paul Sansom
    • mymantra
    • Media item
    • damsel nikon 8400
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Invertebrates
  13. Red-spotted Purple

    Red-spotted Purple

    I haven't been around much lately, but this is one competion that I couldn't miss! this was shot on June 18th near Helena in Shelby county, Alabama, USA. Shot with Nikon Coolpix 8800 with internal flash. Settings below: Nikon COOLPIX8800 Focal Length: 44.5mm White Balance: Auto Digital Zoom...
    • mymantra
    • Media item
    • Comments: 9
    • Category: Butterflies & Moths
  14. Gulf Fritillary

    Gulf Fritillary

    • mymantra
    • Media item
    • Comments: 5
    • Category: Butterflies & Moths
  15. Red-banded Hairstreak

    Red-banded Hairstreak

    One of my favorite butterflies, well all of the hairstreaks, really. I think you can see why. :)
    • mymantra
    • Media item
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Butterflies & Moths
  16. mymantra

    Comment by 'Paul Sansom' in media 'Viceroy'

    'Tis true Pierre! I currently have photographed 89 species locally.
  17. mymantra

    Comment by 'Paul Sansom' in media 'Peacock'

    another very beautiful shot!
  18. mymantra

    Comment by 'Paul Sansom' in media 'Small-Tortoiseshell'

    Outstanding!
  19. mymantra

    Comment by 'Paul Sansom' in media 'Red-spotted Purple'

    Pierre - I never heard of either of these, both shots are very nice! I had also just posted another limentis: archippus - http://www.birdforum.net/pp_gallery/showphoto.php/photo/32471/sort/1/cat/all/page/1 And btw, Thanks for the vote!
  20. Red-spotted Purple

    Red-spotted Purple

    • mymantra
    • Media item
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Butterflies & Moths
  21. Viceroy

    Viceroy

    • mymantra
    • Media item
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: Butterflies & Moths
  22. mymantra

    Comment by 'Paul Sansom' in media 'Gulf Fritillary Dominica form'

    Niels, I believe this one is a Gulf Fritillary.
  23. Closer ...

    Closer ...

    • mymantra
    • Media item
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Invertebrates
  24. Dragonfly ID?

    Dragonfly ID?

    I'm unsure of the id of this darter. He was a cooperative fellow!
    • mymantra
    • Media item
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Invertebrates
  25. mymantra

    Comment by 'Paul Sansom' in media 'Who are you lookin at?'

    This is absolutely amazing! Nice job.
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