Large Red Damselfly (Female)

Taken in my garden. I was surprised to see it as I always associate these with water, and the only water I have in my garden is a couple of bird baths!

I used my 40-150mm zoom lens to get this shot and then cropped it, as I couldn't get near enough to the damselfly with my 60mm macro. Better viewed large.

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Taken on Sunday May 7, 2023
Posted on Tuesday May 9, 2023
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Jaap van 't Veen said:

Wonderful close-up Keith.

18 months ago ( translate )

Keith Burton replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

Thanks Jaap..........glad you approve.

18 months ago ( translate )

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

The detail you have captured here is superb Keith. To think that you only had seconds to get a picture, as they soon fly off, you couldn't have got a better picture. I also love the detail in the Lamb's Ear plant, that looks beautifully tended by Jackie!

Happy Tuesday....it is Tuesday isn't it ;-)

18 months ago

Keith Burton replied to Rosalyn Hilborne:

Thanks Rosa................I was really lucky to be in the garden when it arrived.........it didn't hang about very long. I wasted a bit of time trying to use the macro lens, but it wouldn't sit still, so I had to dash indoors and grab the other lens.

I'm pleased you like both the damselfly and the plant.

18 months ago

Günter Klaus said:

Da hast du den Fokus genau auf die schöne Libelle gelegt lieber Keith,schön sind diese Details der Libelle,ist ein wunderschöner Anblick :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))

18 months ago ( translate )

Keith Burton replied to Günter Klaus:

Thank you kind sir............I'm very grateful for your lovely comments.

18 months ago