A Male Keeled Skimmer

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The presence of the orange wing spots, amongst other features, distinguishes the Keeled Skimmer from its more common and widely distributed (in the UK) 'look-alike' the Black-tailed Skimmer. This specimen was photographed at Rockford Common (NT) in the New Forest.

24/07/2022 - 14:40prsjnb

CategoryWildlife / Nature

BodyPENTAX K-3

Shutter Speed1/320

Aperturef/11.0

LensSigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro

ISO800

Focal Length70mm

Views/Likes35/5

TagsKeeled Skimmer, Orthetrum cancellatum, Pentax K-3

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go4IT

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6 years
All the best, Go4IT

Link Posted 24/07/2022 - 16:02

Love it all, especially it’s “tail lights”. Like

Last Edited by go4IT on 24/07/2022 - 16:04

loadoftripe

Member

3 years
loadoftripe

Link Posted 24/07/2022 - 16:30

Excellent shot, Like.

davidwozhere

Member

9 years
Slap in the middle of England

Link Posted 25/07/2022 - 00:30

Lovely shot. The mixture of bronze and blue on its body is most effective. You would think a top designer was responsible.

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LennyBloke

Member

15 years
Worcestershire

Link Posted 27/07/2022 - 20:28

Nicely captured

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Camera Make:	RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.
Camera Model:	PENTAX K-3
Date Taken:	2022-07-12 15:11:13
Exposure Program:	Aperture Priority
Aperture:	f/11.0
ISO Speed Rating:	800
Focal Length:	70 mm
Metering Mode:	Center-weighted average
Exposure Time:	1/320 sec
Lens:	Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro