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Black Darter


Black Darter
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Copyright: Peter Hoppenbrouwers (upupa67) Silver Note Writer [C: 0 W: 0 N: 16] (193)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-16
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D70S, Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Macro
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/1000 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-19 2:33
Viewed: 405
Points: 4
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Black Darter (NA: Black Meadowhawk), Sympetrum danae,

range and status: circumboreal, ranging to Japan and across North America. generally common even abundant on many acidic waters, more local and confined to higher altitudes (Pyrenees, Alps) towards the south. Prone to wander and may accompagny invasions of other Sympetrum species.

habitat: mostly acidic waters, such as bogs, moorland and heathy waters, but also breeds in small tarns, drying ponds and ditches.

flight season: from mid-june to early november.

(Field guide to the Dragonflies of Britain and Europe, Dijkstra/Lewington)
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  • eliz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 67 W: 6 N: 121] (687)
  • [2008-07-19 5:01]

nice pose
but you should try more lightness more saturation and a warmer white balance

Hello Peter,
Good one!
Delicate and this is enhanced through your depth of field.
Well done!
TFS
Annick

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