Common Darter Dragon Fly

[John 2]

I think this is a Common Darter? Feel free to put me right. Captured at the local nature reserve this afternoon. A bit of sun seemed to bring them out. Must be near to seeing the last of them for this year.

C&C very welcome.

Nikon D7100
Tokina 100mm Makro
1/500th sec @f8 ISO200

[Brownbear]

Beautifully composed and focused, and wonderful detail.

[chauncey]

John, when ya can see the veins in the wings and the texture in the eyes in crystal clear focus...
you know you done good. You did.

[John 2]

Thanks Christina, thanks Chauncey. Just occasionally one of these stays still long enough to get off a few shots.

[Wavelength]

Well composed; well done

[ClaudioG]

Amazing shot John!!! i'm sooo jealous!! May i ask how you managed to get such a fast shutter speed and low ISO? Was it just pure sunlight?
Incredible shot..Congrats!!

[John 2]

Missed these. Thank you Nandakumar, thank you Claudio. Claudio, it was just the lighting conditions. The overall image was lighter OOC but I have darkened the BG to help the Dragonfly stand out more.