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Jun 24, 2017 13:14:37 #

Regis Loc: Coeur d' Alene, Idaho

Cly72642 wrote:

Both photos are works of art. I particularly like the dragonfly.

I appreciate your good reply, Cly72642. Thank you.

Jun 24, 2017 13:56:42 #

Norm W. Loc: Southern CA

Great shot of damsel fly.

Jun 24, 2017 14:02:08 #

DWU2 Loc: Phoenix Arizona area

Regis wrote:

Both were within 100 feet of each other.

Hand held @ 800mm.

Photo #1: Canon 5Dsr - Canon 400 II DO f4 - Canon 2.0x III - 1/320 - f/9 - ISO @ 400. Distance was about 12-15 feet.
Photo #2: Canon 5Dsr - Canon 4oo II DO f4 - Canon 2.0x III - 1/500 - f/10 - ISO @ 400. Distance was about 40-50 feet.

Great shots! That's the longest dragonfly I've ever seen.

Jun 24, 2017 14:02:11 #

Regis Loc: Coeur d' Alene, Idaho

Norm W. wrote:

Great shot of damsel fly.

I thank you very much, Norm.

Jun 24, 2017 14:06:14 #

relbugman Loc: MD/FL/CA/SC

Not to be picky on such an exceptional photo, it's a damselfly, in the same order (Odonata) as the dragonflies, but a separate suborder (Zygoptera). Exceptional, indeed!

Jun 24, 2017 14:08:44 #

Regis Loc: Coeur d' Alene, Idaho

DWU2 wrote:

Great shots! That's the longest dragonfly I've ever seen.

I was informed this is a Damselfly. The Damselfly folds it's wings where the Dragonfly's wings remain extended. They
both look alike to me.

Thank you very much, DWU2.

Jun 24, 2017 14:11:51 #

Regis Loc: Coeur d' Alene, Idaho

relbugman wrote:

Not to be picky on such an exceptional photo, it's a damselfly, in the same order (Odonata) as the dragonflies, but a separate suborder (Zygoptera). Exceptional, indeed!

I appreciate your good information, relbugman. I am not an expert on insects, so your insect knowledge is appreciated.

Jun 24, 2017 15:06:13 #