Hallo lieber James,da hast du ja eine sehr schöne Libellenaufnahme gemacht,ich glaube,es handelt sich um die Frühe Adonislibelle (Pyrrhosoma nymphula),sehr schön hast du sie mit diesen Hinter und Untergrund rausgehoben :))

Wünsche noch ein schönes Wochenende,liebe Grüße Güni :))

Many thanks Güni, luckily Keith has informed me that it is a Damselfly and has posted a link to what has happened.

Best wishes, James

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It appears that another dragonfly has detached itself from its body. Best wishes, Anton.

Thank you Anton, Keith has given me an explanation and a link.
Best wishes to you have a good weekend

Great capture.

Many thanks Don

I think this is more likely a damselfly as dragonflies cannot fold up their wings like this. It mates by attracting itself to another damselfly just behind the head as you can see here. It seems as though the mating has been violently disturbed..!!

www.grida.no/resources/1919

This is a cracking photo though, with a sad story behind it. Well seen and taken James.

Your good looks and talent as a photographer are exceeded by your knowledge :-))
Many thanks for the comment info and link.
It may have been a tragic ending but what a way to go ;-)

Ha, ha.........I don't think I've ever been accused of having good looks :-))

But I do watch a lot of nature channels on the box!

Awesome shot!

Sincere thanks William enjoy the rest of your weekend

Awesome close-up.

I couldnl´t understand the mating , I found this:
youtu.be/cAZL6WM6PoY?si=wF0xuj8kiSBw6s1X
Amazing!
I love your background. And your focus is amazing.