Orthetrum brunneum

Orthetrum brunneum, immature male, dorsal view

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Super precise focusing and depth of field, a master piece! Posted 6 years ago
1. RMFelix
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks so much, Ferdy! This is one of the last shots of my camera, now completely "kaput" :D
  the shutter blade curtain "exploded" and scratched the CCD... Two-in-one ;)
  But I have nothing to complain, it worked out twice as long the warranty for 150.000 actuations.
  Peace to the D7100, a piece of machinery :) Cheers my friend* Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Wow, now what, do you have a replacement?
    I used to have the D7000 so can only agree its a great machine. Glad you used it to the limit and beyond :) Posted 6 years ago
  2. 1. RMFelix
      
      Lion
      
      After a few months my camera is finally back :) new sensor, new curtain, new cover grip, new digital lens meter :) all for 300€ Posted 6 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Oh nice! We missed you :) Posted 6 years ago

The Southern Skimmer

''Orthetrum brunneum'', the Southern Skimmer, is a species of 'skimmers' belonging to the family Libellulidae. This 'skimmer' is present in most of Europe.

The adults grow up to 40–45 millimetres long. Their dimensions on average are larger than in ''Orthetrum coerulescens''. They can be encountered from mid June through late August in the immediate vicinity of quiet rivers or close to stagnant and shallow waters, laying on a well sunny ground. Their life cycle lasts two or three years.

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Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies

Species identified by RMFelix