Darter
As it’s name suggests, darters dart about which makes them an absolute nightmare to shoot in flight. Perched they are very approachable and easy to photograph even with high magnification macro lenses. I often find them on fences etc, but in flight it is challenging. I’ve taken shots in the past of them just after take off, but they often look like it sounds. In full flight they move in un-predictable patterns. This shot was a lucky moment where for a couple of seconds he flew in a straight line. Taken handheld using manual focus. Next year I hope to try again but get a bit closer.
Darter
As it’s name suggests, darters dart about which makes them an absolute nightmare to shoot in flight. Perched they are very approachable and easy to photograph even with high magnification macro lenses. I often find them on fences etc, but in flight it is challenging. I’ve taken shots in the past of them just after take off, but they often look like it sounds. In full flight they move in un-predictable patterns. This shot was a lucky moment where for a couple of seconds he flew in a straight line. Taken handheld using manual focus. Next year I hope to try again but get a bit closer.