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-Dragons of the Insect World- ( in Full Colours Only)

Challenge #164 in the -Make Photography Great Again- series. Hosted by By standing on the Shoulders of Giants.

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Take a high quality photo of one or more dragonflies or an insect which resembles dragonflys. Make sure that the shot remains relatively free of humans. My keyword suggestions - show sharpness, superb composition and awesome colours. Three entries are allowed per member, but make them look completely different from one another.

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Announced:

Sunday, 4th November, 2018 (GMT)

Submissions:

Sunday, 11th November, 2018 – Saturday, 17th November, 2018 (GMT)

Voting:

Sunday, 18th November, 2018 – Saturday, 24th November, 2018 (GMT)

Processing rules:

Please restrain yourselves from going overboard with it.
No HDR please

Capture date rules:

No restrictions.

Additional rules:

The total entry limit is now set at 80, I might slightly increase the limit if this challenge is well received.
Do not submit shots used in previously completed DPReview.com challenges.
No political statements please, any photos with the slightest hint of controversial statement or message will be removed without any notice.
Shots I find offensive might be removed.
Make sure the entries look good and tasteful (at least you must find your own shot tasteful).
Complaints might not be entertained after the voting has ended.
The host's action (or inaction) is up to him.

Maximum number of entries per user:

Maximum number of entries in challenge:

128

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98 entries

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1758 votes

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DM0_1474_40,5Mp_180%-1,8Px_recadr

by mausou

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Camera:	Nikon D500
Lens:	Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Submitted:	Monday, 12th November, 2018 10:10 (GMT)
Taken:	Tuesday, 5th July, 2016
Focal length:	400 mm
Shutter speed:	1/640 sec
Aperture:	F9
ISO:	1000
Notes:	AFS 70-200 + teleconverter x2 => focal length = 600 mm
Views:	24
Galleries:	View this photo in mausou's gallery

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