Photo-a-Day (Wednesday, 10th September, 2008)
Common Darter
Photo: Dave (Nikon D3 - Sigma 150mm F2.8 Macro)
Totally amazing piccy, yet again.
WOW !!!!!!!!!
brilliant picture
Smile? It scared the living daylights out of me:o) Brilliant though.
Dave, how long did it take you to get this amazing photo?
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:-
The Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum) is a dragonfly of the family Libellulidae native to Eurasia. It is one of the most common dragonflies in Europe, occurring in a wide variety of water bodies, though with a preference for breeding in still water such as ponds and lakes. Adults are on the wing from June until November - occasionally into December.
Is it Eric Bristow? :-) Great photo!
Looks like radar on its head,Dave.Some of my bee close ups appear to have as many eyes as a spider.The eyes of an insect seem to be far more complex than our own.Yes, it is a truly professional mug shot.
Dave, again I am most impressed by your photo today. Where did you take it, we get them on Scotmans flash flyjng alongside the boats when sailing. Great shot.
Thanks all.
This was sitting on a fence at Martin Mere WWT at Burscough. It took a few minutes to carefully set up my tripod and work progressively closer until I got close enough for this shot.
o.m.g i jumped out my seat !!!
A truly amazing photograph, you must have some camera there Dave.