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File:Brachythemis contaminata female (1), Burdwan, West Bengal, India 04 10 2012.JPG, featured edit

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Info Ditch Jewel (Brachythemis contaminata) female, a dragonfly of polluted waters. Abdomen: 18- 20mm, Hind wing: 22-25mm. This species is very common along sewage canals, tanks, ponds and ditches. Flies very close to the ground and perches on aquatic weeds. Widely distributed in the plains of Oriental region. Taken at Burdwan, West Bengal, India. Created / uploaded / nominated by JDP90 (talk) 12:54, 8 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support -- JDP90 (talk) 12:54, 8 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support --Ivar (talk) 16:58, 8 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support --Alex Florstein (talk) 20:13, 10 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support --ComputerHotline (talk) 15:21, 12 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support -- George Chernilevsky ^talk 07:03, 13 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support -- Hockei (talk) 19:10, 14 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Comment I think the head (and thorax) is partially obscured by the fore-wing. Hope you can retake it, keeping the camera position a bit more right (yes; sometimes we have to choose an off-center position). -- Jkadavoor (Jee) (talk) 05:31, 15 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

This fly was very busy flying here and there, I find it difficult to capture it. I've capture it positioning the camera in the same level as the fly, I think that is why some parts are partially obscured by wing. I've uploaded another version giving some room to the right. Sadly no chance to retake it :( --JDP90 (talk) 07:18, 15 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

An unfocused wing blade points to the lens is not good; moving the camera a little left or right and top or bottom will help (next time). I know how difficult to capture a dragonfly from a side due to the wing depth. But I always prefer a side view than a dorsal view. So

Support. It’s OK for the new upload with more lead room. -- Jkadavoor (Jee) (talk) 08:52, 15 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

I'll definitely keep these in mind next time. --JDP90 (talk) 09:47, 15 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Support --Kadellar (talk) 16:06, 15 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Support --Stas1995 (talk) 18:01, 16 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Confirmed results:

Result: 9 support, 0 oppose, 0 neutral → featured. /George Chernilevsky ^talk 18:41, 17 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

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