Eight-Spotted Skimmer
by Len Bomba
Title
Eight-Spotted Skimmer
Artist
Len Bomba
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
This wonderful dragonfly is officially known as an "eight-spotted skimmer" whose scientific name is Libellula forensis. The eight opaque markings on its wings indicate this one is a male. Isn't he handsome? Photographed at The Ogden Botanical Gardens, Ogden, UT
Photographed July 25, 2021
Nikon D3400 camera
70-300mm lens
LB1_0640
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July 26th, 2021
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Comments (7)
Marian Voicu
Amazing capture! F
Len Bomba replied:
Thanks so much Marian! The dragonfly is one of my two favorite subjects to photograph. The other is hummingbirds which are more difficult to capture.
Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your Top Finish in the contest… AVATAR - ONLY WONDER OF WINGS MEMBERS! Fl
Len Bomba replied:
I wouldn't consider my entry a top-finisher, but I do thank you for your encouraging "congrats" nonetheless. :)
Gary F Richards
Spectacular Eight-Spotted Skimmer composition, lighting, shading, lovely colors and artwork! F/L voted
Nicklas Gustafsson
What an amazing shot with perfect details and clarity! So cool
Len Bomba replied:
Very many thanks Nicklas! Along with hummingbirds, dragonflies are a favorite subject of mine. :)
Jordan Hill
Congratulations your photograph has been featured in the FAA Group ‘The Outdoor Photographer' You are invited to post your featured images in the Group's 'Thanks for the Feature / photo archive.
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