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White-faced Darter (Leucorrhinia dubia) I like the way the wings are bent like they are very heavy.<br /> Make sure you view it in HD.<br /> <br /> Dutch name: Noorse Venwitsnuitlibel Geotagged,Leucorrhinia dubia,The Netherlands,White-faced Darter Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

White-faced Darter (Leucorrhinia dubia)

I like the way the wings are bent like they are very heavy.
Make sure you view it in HD.

Dutch name: Noorse Venwitsnuitlibel

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    Perfect focus! Unlike my ants;) Posted 12 years ago, modified 12 years ago
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      I know, I get out of focus and moved photos all the time as well. But In this occasion I was lucky that I could get very close (this photo is uncropped) and could rest my lens end on the wood so I had no vibration and could focus manually. The result I am very pleased with! Posted 12 years ago, modified 12 years ago
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    This is the same darter a bit closer:
    White-faced Darter head Guess where the white-faced darter got his name from ;)<br /> <br /> Normally these darters are pretty shy, but this one allowed me to come very close. I rested the end of the lens on the wood to keep the camera still and focused manually and that payed of. I also used the flash for some extra light.<br /> <br /> Dutch name: Noorse venwitsnuitlibel Geotagged,Leucorrhinia dubia,The Netherlands,Venwitsnuitlibel,White-faced Darter,anisoptera,macro
     Posted 12 years ago, modified 12 years ago
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    Gratz on the promo! Posted 12 years ago
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      Joost in now temporarely in charge of the promotions ;-)
      See article on the homepage...       Posted 12 years ago
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        Indeed :) But I must admit receiving a promotion is more gratifying then giving one to yourself. Posted 12 years ago
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          I bet it is, and well deserved! Posted 12 years ago
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        Ghehe, I knew that of course, yet its good that Joost also promotes his own marvelous work. And its funny to congratulate, even more so:) Posted 12 years ago
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    Nice capture! Posted 12 years ago
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      Thanks! Posted 12 years ago

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The White-faced Darter

The White-faced Darter or Small Whiteface is a small dragonfly belonging to the genus ''Leucorrhinia'' in the family Libellulidae. Its flight period lasts from May to August. It is found in peat bogs from northern Europe eastwards to Siberia. In southern Europe there are populations in some mountainous areas such as the Alps and Pyrenees. In Great Britain it is rare and local with the largest population in the Scottish Highlands.

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Similar species: Dragonflies And Damselflies
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By Joost Thissen

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Uploaded Sep 11, 2012. Captured Jun 23, 2012 13:03 in Huisvenseweg, 5591 Heeze, The Netherlands.
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  • SLT-A55V
  • f/7.1
  • 1/160s
  • ISO400
  • 90mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.