Common darter (Sympetrum striolatum) (M) - The obelisk

[Jonathan Ashton]

Hand held captured in my back garden. The darter adopts this pose for thermoregulation purpose.

Olympus : E-M1X
Lens focal length : 210 mm
Focal Length (35 mm conversion) : 421.0mm
Metering mode : Pattern
Exposure mode : Manual exposure
ISO Sensitivity : 200
Exposure time : 1/800 sec
F number : F6.3
Exposure compensation : 0.0 EV
Flash : OFF

ACR/PSCC

[Ravi Hirekatur]

Very interesting behavioral image. Didn't know about the relationship to thermoregulation. Great sharpness throughout. nice background as well.

[Steve Maxson]

Excellent detail on your subject and perch plus very nice lighting! This could also work well as a vertical comp. I would be tempted to try blurring the background a bit on the left side so that the grass blades weren't so distinct. Very nicely done!

[John Mack]

My frist thought was go vertical. But i know not always possible. The pose is very neat as well. Detail on the dragonfly is nice. Nice and sharp.