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A female banded demoiselle damselfly I saw perched on a nettle leaf beside the River Severn at Tewkesbury back in mid June, this one was taken beside the Ham which is a meadow that floods regularly.

Brand:Canon
Camera:Canon IXUS 107
Lens:5.0 - 20.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 27.5 - 109.9 mm)
Recording media:JPEG (digital)
Date Taken:19 Jun 2012 - 10:46 AM
Focal Length:5mm
Lens Max Aperture:f/2.8
Aperture:f/2.8
Shutter Speed:1/640sec
Exposure Comp:0.0
ISO:80
Metering Mode:Evaluative
Flash:Auto, Did not fire
White Balance:Auto
Title:Female Banded Demoiselle
Username:Glostopcat Glostopcat
Uploaded:1 Nov 2012 - 12:09 AM
Tags:Banded demoiselle damselfly, Close-up / macro, Glos, River severn, Tewkesbury, Wildlife / nature
Votes:45

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achieverswales
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1 Nov 2012 - 12:14 AM
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Sunning detail exposure and clarity Ed.

Regards

Trev.

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Badgerfred
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1 Nov 2012 - 12:18 AM
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Super image Ed, excellent colour and detail,
Fred.

abeeror2
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1 Nov 2012 - 12:35 AM
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astounding!

mikbee
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1 Nov 2012 - 12:48 AM
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There you go again Ed,talking about food with your mention of Ham !!
Wonderful hairy detail.
Great shot.
Mick.

Daisymaye
Daisymaye (e2 Member)
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1 Nov 2012 - 12:51 AM
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A stunning detailed damselfly.......Sandy

Irishkate
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1 Nov 2012 - 1:03 AM
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What a beautiful colour - I've still to see an emerald one.
Looks great amidst the greens.
KateGrinGrinGrin

taggart
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1 Nov 2012 - 1:40 AM
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This is OUTSTANDING--- The damsel is well placed showing it' s environment as well as it's details--- excellent!

Hermanus
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1 Nov 2012 - 4:18 AM
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Stunning ! Excellent photography !

RonnieAG
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1 Nov 2012 - 4:53 AM
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Marvellous detail captured over whole insect, Ed, and a reminder of warmer days.
Ronnie.

CarolG
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1 Nov 2012 - 5:49 AM
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What a belter, Ed, I haven't even spotted one, let along managed to capture one of these, this year Sad Carol

dven
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1 Nov 2012 - 7:26 AM
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Superb detail

dven

ValSaxby
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1 Nov 2012 - 7:46 AM
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A super close up Ed

NDODS
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1 Nov 2012 - 8:11 AM
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An image of the highest quality Ed, simply superb.

Regards NathanGrinGrinGrinGrinGrin

saeidNL
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1 Nov 2012 - 8:18 AM
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Fantastic and beautiful imageEd,like the colour and detail here,
saeid

fentiger
1 Nov 2012 - 8:22 AM
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Impressive well composed macro capture.

Albert

mrswoolybill
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1 Nov 2012 - 8:41 AM
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Brilliant! I love the precision - plus the harmonious green tones, including the body and wings.
Moira

EAS
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1 Nov 2012 - 8:42 AM
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Oh, my! This is just so exquisite. You've captured many wonderful images over the time I've been with epz but reckon this has to be one of your best ever!

Ann

Kingfisher8
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1 Nov 2012 - 10:42 AM
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The detail is awesome well done.

Keith.

EMJAYCEE
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1 Nov 2012 - 10:43 AM
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A sure fire winner I think.
Joan.

AnnChown
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1 Nov 2012 - 10:47 AM
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Super green detail!
Ann

Maiwand
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1 Nov 2012 - 1:58 PM
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Amazing detail Ed. One of your very best I think.
Ron

Brian65
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1 Nov 2012 - 2:42 PM
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WOW! such detail, wonderful image ED.
Brian

rayme330
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1 Nov 2012 - 3:16 PM
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Fine detail here, Ed.

Ray

kathrynlouise
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1 Nov 2012 - 3:44 PM
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Wow! That's a stunning shot Ed. Well done on all the well deserved awards Grin

Kathryn

Herge88
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1 Nov 2012 - 4:56 PM
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Great side on capture, with super detail.

Best Matt

lifesnapper
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1 Nov 2012 - 5:44 PM
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Smashing image Ed, well seen, as it blends in so well with the surroundings.

John Smile

JohnoP
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1 Nov 2012 - 5:50 PM
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Beautiful specimen! John

Glostopcat
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1 Nov 2012 - 6:54 PM
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Many thanks to Carol, Nathan, Ann and Keith for the user awards, it is greatly appreciated, Ed

graceland
1 Nov 2012 - 7:14 PM
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Very good palGrin

Glostopcat
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1 Nov 2012 - 7:32 PM
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Many thanks for the user award Robin, it is greatly appreciated mate, I can't believe the reception this one has had, Ed

bricurtis
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1 Nov 2012 - 9:27 PM
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This is a belter Ed - head to tail sharpness - great wing detail - great shades of green. Love it.
Brian.

Glostopcat
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1 Nov 2012 - 10:04 PM
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Many thanks for the user award Brian, it is greatly appreciated, Ed

Glostopcat
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1 Nov 2012 - 10:04 PM
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Many thanks for all your comments and clicks, they are much appreciated, Ed

goso
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1 Nov 2012 - 11:10 PM
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Splendid detail captured here Ed ...Bill

WhiteRose1
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2 Nov 2012 - 9:27 AM
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Still playing catch-up, but I'm glad I didn't miss this one. Superb sharpness and detail, Ed.

Dave

helenlinda
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3 Nov 2012 - 1:27 PM
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Stunning capture Ed - well deserved awards too SmileSmile
Helen

Tibetan
4 Nov 2012 - 11:07 PM
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Well I can't say I'm surprised at the awards Ed. I know you are dedicated to what you do! and good luck to you , my regards Leon.GrinGrinGrinGrinGrin

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