Saturday 4 August 2012

Common Darter




Just a few shots of a female (I think) Common Darter dragonfly taken in a spell of sunshine today with a close up of the head. The compound eye of these insects always fascinates me, such an alien looking thing.

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  1. They are so alien like, but always great subjects! Well done on these photos John! Take care.

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    1. Thanks Tammy,
      They are just so 'weird' looking, but I suppose they probably think the same of us!
      J

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  2. They are beautiful, the eyes are worth it.

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    1. They are indeed Bob! Beautiful, but still weird! ;)
      J

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  3. Always fascinated watching their constant head movements. None seen here so far this year.

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    1. I have seen a few this year, still no large numbers, which isn't that surprising.
      J

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  4. Great shots John.
    I've seen a few of these around recently.

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    1. Thanks Keith,
      I think the slightly better weather has brought them out and about. Hopefully the better weather will continue for a bit.
      J

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  5. Nice shots John especially the macro of the head. Yes looks like a female Common Darter to me as well.

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    1. Thanks Roy and thank you for the confirmation on the I.D.
      J

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    1. She probably thought, 'What is that weird looking creature?' or something like that! Then again, most things look at me like that anyway! ;)
      J

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  7. Great captures John! The head close up is excellent, they really are fascinating creatures.

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    1. Thanks Jan, just got lucky with the sunshine! I can stand and watch them for hours!
      J

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  8. I don't know about you John, but I think that Dragonflies like having their photographs taken for mine like yours seem to be smiling;') happy week~

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    1. The darters do seem to 'pose' a lot more than other types, so maybe you're right Mary! ;)
      J

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  9. Great shots, John, and such cute/comical faces, very Disney!

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    1. Thanks Omi, just wait a bit and she might start singing! ;)
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