First Black-tailed skimmer

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These are my first shots of this critter.

Nikon D2XS
Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro


The "on approach" shot - between the grass stems before I'd risk setting up for a proper shot.

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The proper shot :)

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A crop from the same original...

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:eek: id like to see a bit more detail if possible mate :naughty:


kiddin (y) i do like these...(y)
 
They're incredible, I actually prefer the first shot, it's more natural and less like one of those specimens pinned to a board
 
Lovely shots. 2nd one is faultless :clap: :clap: :clap:
 
Second one is almost a winner Oy ... (y) ... if it hadn't been for the top left wing being ever so slightly oof ... ;)

Brilliant takes though m8 ... :D







:p
 
Blimey - excellent stuff! (y)
 
Very nice :)

Bit of a thread hijack here but you seem to know your bugs ;)

No macro lens with me so this was the best I could get with the 24-105 the other day - any idea what it is called?

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About 2" nose to tail maybe 4" wingspan
 
Male Broad-bodied chaser Robert :)
 
Incredible detail in #2 incredible detail in #3 crop all in all Incredible
 
Thanks. I waited 10 minutes for it to stop chasing about!
 
excellent shots! i like #3
 
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