Flame Skimmer Perched Photograph by Morris Finkelstein

Flame Skimmer Perched

by Morris Finkelstein

Canvas Print

$75

Framed Print

$84

Art Print

$28

Poster

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Metal Print

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Acrylic Print

$89

Wood Print

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Throw Pillow

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Tote Bag

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Greeting Card

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iPhone Case

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Title

Flame Skimmer Perched

Artist

Morris Finkelstein

Medium

Photograph - Photograph

Description

The Flame Skimmer (Libellula saturata) is a brightly colored dragonfly that is native to the western United States. Its preferred habitat is near streams, ponds, creeks, and water. They feed on aquatic insects, larvae, freshwater shrimp, tadpoles and small fish, as well as on moths, flies, and ants. They forage while in flight or while perched on a twig.

This Flame Skimmer perched on a twig was photographed was photographed at the Tonaquint Nature Center in St. George, Utah on 6-25-2021. I used a Nikon D850 camera body and a Nikon 500mm f/5.6 PF VR lens to capture this image. Settings: 1/3200 sec, f/6.3, ISO 2200.

I am honored that my photograph was featured in the Fine Art America groups:
Your Very Best Photography, 9-20-2021
Nikon Full Frame Cameras, 9-20-2021
10 Plus, 9-21-2021
Wonder Of Wings, 10-7-2021
Bugs Bugs And More Bugs, 10-10-2021
Macro Marvels, 11-8-2021
Insects - Spiders, 3-17-2022
Mind-Blowing Photography, 3-19-2022
500 Views, 3-20-2022
1000 Views, 8-24-2022
1000 Views Special Feature, 8-26-2022

Third Place In FAA Contest
"Dragonflies"
2-10-2023; Admin. Karen Wiles

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