Damsel and Dragon Fly's

[deetheturk]

These are the first Damsel and Dragon Fly images of the year for me for some reason we are having breezy days at the moment and where it is great for keeping some of the heat away its playing havoc with my Macro All images were captured yesterday! #1 and#2 are Damsel Fly's #3,4 and #5 are Dragon Fly's C&C Welcome


#1


#2


#3


#4


#5


Cheers David...

[bnnrcn]

Hi David I loved the first three images. Very nice compositions and I like the details . #3 looks as if it is swimming !

[Shadowman]

Nice captures.

[Rebel]

Nice shots David, the first two are my favourite.

[Geoff F]

Good clarity on those really close shots.

[Ziggy]

You have posted some excellent shots.

Enjoyed viewing.

[IzzieK]

For the first time in my life, I am left speechless by these creatures you took. I like #1 and #2...they are pretty and the expressions are priceless. I like the framing too.

[Barbara Ponder]

Wonderful shots David. I have taken a few dragonfly's lately but no wear near as detailed!

[Brownbear]

All amazing captures...

The 1st is my absolute favourite (artistic and those eyes), followed by #2 for the detail, pose/smile and the umbrella he is holding.

[deetheturk]

I'm in a mad rush this morning, so one big massive thanks for all the comments guys, much appreciated

Cheers David

[Lady Lark]

Oh wow... The detail.... all of them are great but #1 and #3 are by far my favorites

[ied]

Incredible captures. I find they all ( most) have big eyes for such small creatures.

Irene

[deetheturk]

Cheers Jessica, I'm glad you liked them

[deetheturk]

Thank you Irene, cheers for commenting

[marlunn]

ho hum, the bar goes up another notch very good David.

I love the last - shows how they tuck the front legs up behind the head

[Dave Humphries]

Great series David,

#1 is an unusual angle (well done), I bet if we tried that, it would fly away before we got close.

I'm blown away by the detail in #5.

As Mark says, #5 also shows the fore-leg 'stowage', whereas #4 highlights the 'corrugated' contours of the wing structure, something I first noticed on one of my better shots (a while ago now).

[deetheturk]

Thanks Mark, cheers for the comments mate

[deetheturk]

Cheers Dave, it is quite surprising just how close you can get to these guys, if your patient

I had never noticed the leg tuck until you mentioned it to me last year, now I find it strange if all six are down