Female Red Veined Darter

[Dalantech]

I've been shooting this lady for a few days now. Darters are creatures of habit, and I always find her hunting in the same peach tree :)

First up is a closeup taken with Canon's 100mm macro and a 500D diopter.

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/171602947-L.jpg

Then I switched to using an MPE-65mm. Images range from life size to 3x.

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/171949835-L.jpg

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/171603204-L.jpg

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/171602256-L.jpg

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/171602552-L.jpg

http://dalantech.smugmug.com/photos/171602758-L.jpg

[Skippy]

I've been shooting this lady for a few days now. Darters are creatures of habit, and I always find her hunting in the same peach tree :)

First up is a closeup taken with Canon's 100mm macro and a 500D diopter.
Then I switched to using an MPE-65mm. Images range from life size to 3x.


Wow John you are sure loving that Canon MPE-65 :rofl
Lucky you have such co-operative Dragonflies in your neighbourhood too.

My favourites are #1 #2 and #4 :clap great work John.

.... Skippy
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[Awais Yaqub]

These are great Dalan !
Few days ago i saw red one but was not able to shoot it it was not cooprative :rolleyes

[ShepsMom]

Fantastic!! Your lady is growing a beard.....:D

[hawkeye978]

Unbelieveable pictures. I love to study all the one you share.

[pug8]

Great close-ups.
So, what's the difference between a darter and a dragonfly?

[Dalantech]

Wow John you are sure loving that Canon MPE-65 :rofl
Lucky you have such co-operative Dragonflies in your neighbourhood too.

My favourites are #1 #2 and #4 :clap great work John.

.... Skippy
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Thanks Skippy!

Most of them are not cooperative. For every dragonfly that I shoot there are 20 or 30 that I don't bother trying to photograph because I know they won't sit still. I look for the critters that are feeding, cleaning themselves, or mating. If they are occupied then my chances of getting close are pretty good -it's just technique... :wink

[Dalantech]

These are great Dalan !
Few days ago i saw red one but was not able to shoot it it was not cooprative :rolleyes

Try to find one that's feeding or mating. More tips here. (http://nocroppingzone.blogspot.com/2007/03/shooting-dragonflies.html)

[Dalantech]

Fantastic!! Your lady is growing a beard.....:D

She definitely needs a shave! :D

[Dalantech]

Unbelieveable pictures. I love to study all the one you share.

Thanks!

[Dalantech]

Great close-ups.
So, what's the difference between a darter and a dragonfly?

None -a darter is just a species of dragonfly.