Dragon (common darter?)

[Daysleeper40]

Taken at a local nature reserve - help on the ID would be appreciated and any C&C is more than welcome:

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I know they are all a bit samy so here is my carp effort at getting the whole thing in frame:

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[Brachytron]

The yellow stripe on the legs suggests its a Common Darter (female?). Personnally, I don't think the use of flash helps as dragonflies are very reflective. It also causes dark backgrounds due to the rapid fall-off in illumination at close distances. Try increasing the ISO instead. Dark backgrounds can look unnatural for dragonflies as they are sunlight-loving insects. #1 is my favourite.

 

[MScotts]

Stunning macros there, #3 being the best of the bunch imo

 

[Daysleeper40]

Thanks for the comments both