Common darter (Sympetrum striolatum) (3)

[Jonathan Ashton]

This is the last i the series. The adult is fully emerged and the wings have unfolded. Shortly after she opened her wings, and made sure they were thoroughly dried before flying off. If you look carefully (I have enhanced the abdominal and thoracic areas slightly), you can make out the tracheal system.

Hi Res file, cropped a little

Image input equipment model : E-M1X
Lens Model : OLYMPUS M.60mm F2.8 Macro
Lens focal length : 60 mm
Exposure mode : Manual exposure
Photographic Sensitivity : 320
Exposure bias : -0.3 EV
Exposure time : 1/125 sec
F number : F6.3
Flash : OFF

ACR + PSCC

[John Mack]

Looks great. Details look nice and the diffused light really helped this one come out. Maybe a touch more at the bottom and top. Really kinda looks like the green darners over here.

[Jonathan Ashton]

John I agree a bit tight, aesthetically,this was deliberate in order to demonstrate the tracheal system.

[Ravi Hirekatur]

Great image capping the series. Love the details on abdomen and thorax and wings. I like the story in 3 parts. I have seen the process once, but pretty amazing.