# Common Green Darner Dragonfly

**URL:** <https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/common-green-darner-dragonfly/36724>\
**Category:** Image Critiques\
**Tags:** editors-pick, macro-close-up\
**Created:** [August 22, 2023, 11:49am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/common-green-darner-dragonfly/36724 "2023-08-22T11:49:15Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 7\
**Page:** 1

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**Author:** ![Allen\_Sparks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_sparks/32/63507_2.png) [@Allen\_Sparks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Sparks)\
**Post date:** [August 22, 2023, 11:49am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/common-green-darner-dragonfly/36724/1 "2023-08-22T11:49:15Z")

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![Common Green Darner Dragonfly.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/6/e/6ef25e43693ce20ff1259cd9af0e274a29677f76.jpeg)

> **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_
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> The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

### Description

I saw this dragonfly at a local botanic garden. There were several of these males patrolling close to a pond. They must have been just passing through as I visited the garden again a few days later and these guys were gone.

### Specific Feedback

Any

### Technical Details

Canon 90D, 70-200mm f2.8L IS II, 1.4x extender II  
ISO 2500, f8, 1/3200s, hand held

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**Author:** ![Kris\_Smith](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/kris_smith/32/59826_2.png) [@Kris\_Smith](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Kris_Smith)\
**Post date:** [August 22, 2023, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/common-green-darner-dragonfly/36724/2 "2023-08-22T13:40:04Z")

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That’s what the mature adults look like! Great counterpart to my emerging youngster of the same species. And of course in flight is awesome - love those folded legs. Super detail in that big old face, too.

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**Author:** ![Shirley\_Freeman](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/shirley_freeman/32/11361_2.png) [@Shirley\_Freeman](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Shirley_Freeman)\
**Post date:** [August 22, 2023, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/common-green-darner-dragonfly/36724/3 "2023-08-22T16:56:07Z")

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Allen, this is really a great shot of this DF coming at you. The green BG just goes with the green on the DF so nicely. Sweet!

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**Author:** ![Jim\_Zablotny](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/jim_zablotny/32/3919_2.png) [@Jim\_Zablotny](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Jim_Zablotny)\
**Post date:** [August 23, 2023, 1:40am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/common-green-darner-dragonfly/36724/4 "2023-08-23T01:40:56Z")

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Well done–I have not tried to get one in flight yet. I’m still practicing with hummingbirds. The DOF is good and most of the dragonfly is very sharp. The BG works well with the subject. Awesome photo…Jim

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**Author:** ![Mike\_Friel](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/mike_friel/32/28003_2.png) [@Mike\_Friel](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Mike_Friel)\
**Post date:** [August 23, 2023, 6:55am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/common-green-darner-dragonfly/36724/5 "2023-08-23T06:55:01Z")

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I love the greens and blues here. Placed just right in the frame too. Well done!

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**Author:** ![Diane\_Miller](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/diane_miller/32/27391_2.png) [@Diane\_Miller](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Diane_Miller)\
**Post date:** [August 24, 2023, 2:25am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/common-green-darner-dragonfly/36724/6 "2023-08-24T02:25:00Z")

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Fantastic catch!! He looks like a prime specimen. You got gorgeous detail in the wings and great DOF! And I love the BG!!

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**Author:** ![Bill\_Fach](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/bill_fach/32/78290_2.png) [@Bill\_Fach](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Bill_Fach)\
**Post date:** [August 29, 2023, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/common-green-darner-dragonfly/36724/7 "2023-08-29T13:52:08Z")

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Allen: I have tried with zero success to get a flight shot of a dragonfly so I’m insanely jealous. Terrific capture of a very cool subject. \>=))\>