At the weekend I was having a walk round the village with my daughter and when we reached the village pond there were dragons all around! Lots of Common Darter dragonflies buzzing around, some mating, and also (I think) a Southern Hawker. It was very exciting to be in amongst them and I was lucky enough to get a couple of shots of the Darters in flight! I would have loved to get a shot of the Hawker, but he was much too fast for me!
Here’s one settled on the ground for a better look:
No photos of the Hawker this time sadly, but this is a photo of a Southern Hawker that I managed to capture last year. They’re so pretty!
Great shots! I don’t get many in flight but they are one of my favorites while perched. They are an interesting insect. 🙂 Have a great week!
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More amazing shots. How long did it take to capture the dragonfly in flight? I sat on the beach for an hour and a half trying to capture a clear photo. Finally did capture the single dragonfly. The pairs were a bit more difficult because they were moving too quickly but I have one semi-clear photo. Love your photography!
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