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WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY – BIG CYPRESS WMA, FL
This is a photograph of a Blue Dasher Dragonfly that was captured at the Big Cypress Swamp Wildlife Management Area in Collier County, Florida off of I-75 (Alligator Alley). The camera used for this subject was a Nikon D80 with a Nikkor 60mm lens. The subject was photographed using a hi ISO.
The Blue Dasher dragonfly (Pachydiplax longipennis) grows to a approximate length of 1 1/3 inch. The thorax of the Blue Dasher is striped black and greenish yellow; its abdomen being a pale blue with black tip, female’s with 2 broken yellow lines. The face of the Blue Dasher dragonfly is creamy in color, and its wings are mostly clear.
The habitat of the Blue Dasher dragonfly is ponds, marshes, and sluggish streams.
Fabulous photo
I’m very impressed with your photos.
RT @Photobug52: Blue Dasher Dragonfly http://hochmanphotography.com/2011/03/blue-dasher-dragonfly-big-cypress-swamp/
RT @Photobug52: Blue Dasher Dragonfly http://hochmanphotography.com/2011/03/blue-dasher-dragonfly-big-cypress-swamp/
Impressive indeed Alan
Blue Dasher Dragonfly http://su.pr/8o0kyu
I’m very impressed by your shots!
I’m totally jealous of your work!
It’s a Blue Dasher (pachydiplax longipennis)
(NOTE BY AUTHOR) Thank you Dan. This post has now been corrected due to your helpful assistance!
Fantastic photo!
Alan, you take great pictures
Allan I want to go with you on a photo op
Beautiful photos
Thank you so much