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adult male of the Ruddy Darter - Sympetrum sanguineum - adultes Männchen der Blutroten Heidelibelle: Brandenburg (LOS) - Germany
with SMC Pentax-A* 200mm F4 Macro ED
This is the highest magnification that I photographed the Violet Darters at Lago d'Averno. A guy on a motorcycle was taking an unhealthy interest in what I was doing and my gear so I left. I've often considered starting a photography club here in the Naples, Italy area but it might just turn into a support group for people who've had their camera stolen.
Tech Specs: Canon 80D (F11, 1/250, ISO 100) + a Canon MP-E 65mm macro lens (set to 3x) + a diffused MT-26EX-RT (E-TTL metering, -2/3 FEC). This is a single, uncropped, frame taken hand held. In post I used Denoise AI, and Clarity in that order.
RATP-dev London Sovereign DPS637 (SK02XHN), DPS635 (SK02XHL) & DPS628 (SK02XGX) in South Harrow on Route H9 to Harrow
An Oriental Darter in it's classic pose. The 'S' of it's neck is quite obvious. While fishing, it acts like a coiled spring, enabling it to grab the fish with lightening speed, just like a dart - hence the name darter.
Lovely to see so many darters on the wing on a sunny day at Sutton Hoo! Most were in flight, but this Common Darter paused for a little while!
An image photographed in my garden on a roasting hot day where the dragonfly raised its body into the the obelisk posture which is a handstand-like position that some dragonflies and damselflies assume to prevent overheating on sunny days. The abdomen is raised until its tip points at the sun, minimizing the surface area exposed to solar radiation.
Sympetrum striolatum
"This is one of the smaller dragonflies. The male is orange-red but becoming brown with age. Females (and juvenile males) are yellowish to light brown. The immature male however has pinky red patches on the thorax and abdomen. This species is most likely to be confused with the Ruddy Darter, but the male of that species has a 'waisted' abdomen.
"Similar Species: The Ruddy Darter has a 'waisted' abdomen and all black legs (the Common Darter has yellow stripes on the legs).
"Habitat
Commonly encountered, even away from water.
"The Common Darter is on the wing from late June and can be seen into November.
"Life History: This species like to perch on fences, twigs and wires whilst it searches for passing prey. It is able to remain active in lower temperatures than other species, partly by seeking out sunny spots to warm up in.
"UK Status: Common and widespread in England and Wales becoming a little scarcer further north."
Anhinga melanogaster, Darter
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Family: Anhingidae
Greyish-brown to blackish wth long thin, kinked neck; large rounded tail and thin rapier-like beak.
They are also known as the Snakebird as they swim with their bodies submerged, with just the neck sticking out of the water and stab fish with their bills.
Habitat: Saltwater and freshwater wetlands including most of Australia except arid center. Length: 90 cm.
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‘The Dart Explorer’, a 300 seat luxury catamaran operated by the Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company, at rest with beautiful Dartmouth in the background. She was originally launched in 1991 as the Devonaire Belle, and was renamed in 2001.
(239/365) Common Darter sunning himself on the little fence that surrounds our pond. First one I've seen this year. HBBBT & HWW!
Male and female Darters around the pond I built back in Feb; it is really satisfying having wildlife using the pond so much. There are all sorts of beetles and insects living in and around as well as a healthy number of newts.
Ruddy Darter / sympetrum sanguineum. Nottingham Canal, Cossall. 14/09/20.
I only found out recently that Nottingham Canal, Cossall, holds a population of Ruddy Darters. On my visit, the shallow canal was so congested with reeds and other vegetation, that no water was visible along whole sections of it. Thankfully, wherever there was an opening, Ruddy Darters were easy to find. Males far outnumbered females that day but disappointingly, not one of them adopted the characteristic obelisk pose I'd hoped to photograph.
A Common Darter perched on the side of one of our new raised beds! It's good to see it approves of the new set up!
Dendrobatidae
Poisonous Dart Frogs
These frogs are about the size of a quarter...around 19mm.
I was fortunate enough to attend a Macro Workshop given by Adam Jones & Mike Matthews. A good friend was unable to attend due to health issues so she let me go in her place. Thank you Jan. I did not know I was going and I did not have a Ring Light and the only flash I had was a very small flash that came with my camera which was not very powerful. I went to my local camera store and they didn't have anything that would work with my camera. So, I had to work with what I had. Consequently, I had to almost touch the frogs to have enough light and this caused deep shadows. I had to crop in pretty close to get rid of the shadows. I'm just extremely happy I got to attend the class and got the photo's I did. It was a wonderful experience! Thank you Jan and Jack. Thanks Jack for letting me ride with you.
Male Black Darter...Sympetrum danae.
Crowle Moor, Lincolnshire.
Quick visit this afternoon paid off with this lovely male dragonfly.
I have to admit that it has to be one of my favourite dragon species.
A Common darter ( Sympetrum striolatum) sitting on an old inhaler shell. As a safety feature we always put a "cap" over the end of bamboos to prevent accidental eye damage and old inhaler shells do the trick.
Car: Dodge Dart.
Year of manufacture: 1970.
Date of first registration in the UK: 1st October 2007.
Region of registration: Northamptonshire.
Latest recorded mileage: 21,342 (MOT 16th April 2018).
Date of last V5 issued: 16th November 2015.
Date taken: 8th June 2014.
Location: Queen Square, Bristol, UK.
The larger Coromandel Marsh Dart damselfly (Ceriagrion coromandelianum) has caught a smaller Golden Dartlet damselfly (Ischnura aurora) and started to consume it alive.
The tail of the smaller damsel was showing signs of life till the head was consumed.
Will soon release a video of the larger predator consuming the smaller predator!
Big Green Bus Company Dennis Dart SLF KX56 HCZ at Haverhill on the 19 service to Borrough Green. Was new to Thames Travel 2006. Air Con pod fitted later.