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The Twelve-spotted Skimmer

On a very overcast, hot and muggy day, I captured this image of a Twelve-spotted Skimmer (Libellula pulchella) dragonfly. Using an 18-135mm kit lens, I got close to the dragonfly perched on a thin reed by the edge of a small man-made pond. The background is the calm water of a man-made pond, adding a peaceful feel to the scene. The dragonfly’s wings have striking black and white spots, and its delicate details stand out beautifully against the soft, muted backdrop.

The Twelve-spotted Skimmer is a common North American dragonfly, found in southern Canada and across all 48 contiguous U.S. states. This large species measures about 50 mm (2.0 in) long. Each wing has three brown spots. In adult males, additional white spots form between the brown ones and at the bases of the hindwings, sometimes earning them the name "ten-spot skimmer." If given time to count, you can see a total of twelve black spots on all four wings of the male, with eight bright white spots in between. Females and immature males have the twelve brown-black spots but lack the white ones, making it still acceptable to call them all twelve-spotted. Males have a powdery blue abdomen or 'tail,' while females have a mostly black tail with a long yellow stripe on each side. Adults feed on small flying insects.

Twelve-spotted Skimmers are usually found near water. Females lay eggs in ponds, lakes, or slow-moving streams and rivers, where they hatch into naiads. The naiads look more like crustaceans than dragonflies and spend their early life stage underwater. After feeding and growing, they eventually crawl out of the water and molt into winged adults. This species is common across North America and is mostly active in the summer. Look for these large, robust skimmers near water's edge by lagoons, creeks, ponds, and lakes.

Processed with Affinity Photo v2 and Topaz Photo AI.

Camera: Pentax K-3

Lens: smc PENTAX-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR

135mm / ƒ/11 / 1/80s / ISO 400

Taken: July 16, 2024

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_IGP8724 by Stephen or Steve? Via Flickr: Dawns 30th Birthday!

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Ashinoko Lake and Mt. Fuji This view of Mt. Fuji and the "Heiwa-no-Torii" (Gate of Peace) located on the shoreline of Ashinoko Lake in Hakone, Japan, is probably one of the most popular shots taken at this location due to its close proximity to the huge parking lot for tour buses in front of the lakeshore port. Although taken during the rainy season, I was lucky to catch a glimpse of Mt. Fuji when she still had a bit of snow on her peak. YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/J0ysDCr5yyw Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR 100 mm ISO 100 for 0.3 sec. at ƒ/22

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Pentax 21977 DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL (IF) DC WR Lens for Pentax Digital SLR Cameras, Black

The smc PENTAX DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL (IF) DC WR has an extended 7.5X zoom range ideal for a wide range of shooting situations. It is weather resistant to handle damp, adverse conditions. The DA 18-135mm has a compact and lightweight design for easy portability. Direct current (DC) motor supports fast, quiet autofocus operation. The PENTAX Super Protect (SP) coating helps repel dust, water…

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Gia Lai, Vietnam

Pentax K-01 smc PENTAX-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL[IF] DC WR

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The house at 863 is covered in ivy. Trois-Rivière, QC.

The light that day was very flat and dull. I think that on a sunny day the shadows under the porch would have obscured the details around the door.

Processed with Affinity Photo v2.

Camera: Pentax K-3

Lens: smc PENTAX-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR

36mm / ƒ/7.1 / 1/50s / ISO 200 / Exp bias 0

Taken: Aug 04, 2023

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2018.8.5 19:49 K-5 / smc PENTAX-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL[IF] DC WR 36mm/31mm, f4.5, 5s/0.4s, ISO100/800, +1.0EV/+0.7EV, CTE 京の七夕

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Ancient Burial Mound in Sakitama Kofun Park (Saitama Precture)

This burial mound is just one of 40+ mounds in a cluster of burial mounds (kofun) dating back to the latter half of the 5th century to the beginning of the 7th century. After excavation and conducting research, the Sakitama Ancient Burial Mounds Museum was established in 1969 to preserve nine of the kofun at this site as a public park.

YT Video: https://youtu.be/hEtpRBxI1LE

Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR

21 mm ISO 100 for 1/250 sec. at ƒ/4.0

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Japanese Shrine Gate The "Heiwa-no-Torii" (Gate of Peace) is a torii gate located on the shoreline of Ashinoko Lake in Hakone, Japan. This is the first of several large torii gates that are located on the side of the mountain as you climb your way up toHakone Shrine. This shot was taken from across the lake on a small foot path (Onshi-Hakone Park) hugging the shore of the lake. YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/J0ysDCr5yyw Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR 40 mm ISO 100 for 1/20 sec. at ƒ/14

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Playing in River

Dale-chan the border collie playing in the Minami-Akigawa River (Northeast Tokyo Prefecture).

YT Video: https://youtu.be/BYeCh3mtFa0

Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR

88 mm ISO 12800 for 1/160 sec. at ƒ/7.1

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Lion-Dog Statue with Jewel Komainu, or so-called “lion-dogs” according to some translations, are typically in pairs with one on the left and one on the right near the approach to a Shinto shrine for the purpose of protecting the shrine from evil. The sphere under the paw is supposed to be a jewel that symbolizes a ball of vital energy according to some sources. YT Video: https://youtu.be/oXqIyTaXE9o Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR 24 mm ISO 400 10.0 sec. at ƒ/8.0

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Hakone View of Mt. Fuji This view of Mt. Fuji was the clearest shot I could get on this cloudy, rainy morning in Hakone, Japan. I want to visit this area again in the middle of winter when I can catch a clearer shot with more snow on the peak. From the shore of Ashinoko Lake, Mt. Fuji is only 32.30 km (20.07mi) away due northeast. Vlog: https://youtu.be/J0ysDCr5yyw Pentax KP + smc Pentax-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR 100 mm ISO 100 for 0.3 sec. at ƒ/22