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Female Vagrant darter - macro view, Heesch, the Netherlands Closeup (crop) of a female Vagrant Darter. Shot handheld, not by skill, simply by shooting 20 and hoping one will turn out to be usable. <br /> <br /> Zoomed out:<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/22157/female_vagrant_darter_-_closeup_view_heesch_the_netherlands.html" title="Female Vagrant darter - closeup view, Heesch, the Netherlands"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2/22157_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=hm49Ye4DZLErVxg%2Fww3b91Fm8w8%3D" width="200" height="188" alt="Female Vagrant darter - closeup view, Heesch, the Netherlands A female Vagrant Darter during a warm summer day in Heesch, observing from a spot from which she hunts and often returns. Shot handheld. The soft bokeh background is one of the reasons why the Nikkor 105mm Micro is so popular.<br /> <br /> Closeup:<br /> http://www.jungledragon.com/image/22156/female_vagrant_darter_-_macro_view_heesch_the_netherlands.html<br /> <br /> Habitat view:<br /> <br /> http://www.jungledragon.com/image/22158/female_vagrant_darter_-_habitat_view_heesch_the_netherlands.html Europe,Heesch,Macro,Netherlands,Sympetrum vulgatum,Vagrant Darter" /></a></figure><br /> <br /> Habitat view:<br /> <br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/22158/female_vagrant_darter_-_habitat_view_heesch_the_netherlands.html" title="Female Vagrant darter - habitat view, Heesch, the Netherlands"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2/22158_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=XL3NaefiqSSHs8JC6vXgPexCZKY%3D" width="200" height="164" alt="Female Vagrant darter - habitat view, Heesch, the Netherlands A Vagrant Darter during a warm summer day stationary on a hunting spot, with a backdrop of Common Heather plants.<br /> <br /> Closeup:<br /> http://www.jungledragon.com/image/22157/female_vagrant_darter_-_closeup_view_heesch_the_netherlands.html<br /> <br /> Even closer:<br /> <br /> http://www.jungledragon.com/image/22156/female_vagrant_darter_-_macro_view_heesch_the_netherlands.html Europe,Heesch,Macro,Netherlands,Sympetrum vulgatum,Vagrant Darter" /></a></figure> Europe,Heesch,Macro,Netherlands,Sympetrum vulgatum,Vagrant Darter Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Female Vagrant darter - macro view, Heesch, the Netherlands

Closeup (crop) of a female Vagrant Darter. Shot handheld, not by skill, simply by shooting 20 and hoping one will turn out to be usable.

Zoomed out:

Female Vagrant darter - closeup view, Heesch, the Netherlands A female Vagrant Darter during a warm summer day in Heesch, observing from a spot from which she hunts and often returns. Shot handheld. The soft bokeh background is one of the reasons why the Nikkor 105mm Micro is so popular.<br /> <br /> Closeup:<br /> http://www.jungledragon.com/image/22156/female_vagrant_darter_-_macro_view_heesch_the_netherlands.html<br /> <br /> Habitat view:<br /> <br /> http://www.jungledragon.com/image/22158/female_vagrant_darter_-_habitat_view_heesch_the_netherlands.html Europe,Heesch,Macro,Netherlands,Sympetrum vulgatum,Vagrant Darter


Habitat view:

Female Vagrant darter - habitat view, Heesch, the Netherlands A Vagrant Darter during a warm summer day stationary on a hunting spot, with a backdrop of Common Heather plants.<br /> <br /> Closeup:<br /> http://www.jungledragon.com/image/22157/female_vagrant_darter_-_closeup_view_heesch_the_netherlands.html<br /> <br /> Even closer:<br /> <br /> http://www.jungledragon.com/image/22156/female_vagrant_darter_-_macro_view_heesch_the_netherlands.html Europe,Heesch,Macro,Netherlands,Sympetrum vulgatum,Vagrant Darter

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  1. View Claire Hamilton's profile
    Claire Hamilton
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    Wow! Super sharp, excellent! Posted 10 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      Thank you. I'm never satisfied though. I was going for the sharp facet eyes, inspired by some super macro shot I saw recently. Can't do it though, it requires a bigger magnification and focus stacking. Posted 10 years ago
      1. View Claire Hamilton's profile
        Claire Hamilton
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        I can relate to that, would love to get those faceted eyes but way too lazy for focus stacking! One day I shall save up for a better macro lens..one day! Still love this photo! Posted 10 years ago
  3. View Wendy's profile
    Wendy
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    I'm jealous, the details are great.
    I've tried this several times but with no luck.
    Next macro season I'm going to try it again ;)     Posted 10 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      Thanks, Wendy. I think the key of this shot was using flash, otherwise F10 from hand would not be possible. Posted 10 years ago

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The Vagrant Darter

The Vagrant Darter, ''Sympetrum vulgatum'', is a European dragonfly. The species takes it English name from its habit of occasionally appearing as a rare vagrant north of its normal range. However, it likely to be under-recorded because it is very similar to the Common Darter, ''S. striolatum''.
In central and northeast Europe, the species is common. In breeds in standing water.

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Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Sep 27, 2014. Captured Jul 26, 2014 14:54.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/10.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO450
  • 105mm