A few more from my ramblings now I can get out!

[Astro]

I'm still a bit constrained over locations that I can get to, but slowly, sites are opening!

It is a bit of a mixed bag below, C&C welcome


#1 Small Heath, Coenonympha pamphilus female on Field Scabious, Knautia arvensis



#2 Field Grasshopper, Chorthippus brunneus male




#3 Drake Mackerel Mayfly, Ephemera vulgata



#4 Marbelled White, Melanargia galathea male




#5 Crested Grebe (I)



#6 Crested Grebe (II)



#7 In Flight, Black-tailed Skimmer (Orthetrum cancellatum m)



The dragonfly in flight is not the best image I have ever taken, and I have taken better of Emperor dragonflies in flight some years back. However getting one is always a matter of luck rather than skill, so a red letter day when I do!

[Chataignier]

Some nice shots, I particularly like the mayfly. Well done for the dragonfly in flight, I've tried often and never got a worthwhile shot.

[Wavelength]

Very nice images

[DanK]

Very nice images.

In years of trying, I never managed to get a single dragonfly in flight. Congratulations!


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[pschlute]

I don't normally go for macro shots, but the Mayfly is great, with its elegant pose.

[Astro]

Thanks Dan, every season I waste hours watching them spin about and try to identify a point where they hover.... If I do, they are usually too far away. And when they are close enough they seem to know exactly when I'm going to click... and promptly flit!!!

[wilgk]

Well done indeed!