Taken on Mull. Found quite by accident a wonderful sheltered spot on the coast which was alive with butterflies and dragons. Golden ringed dragonflies are great to photograph as they are very approachable and will tolerate quite close equipment.
Thats a bit special, Nick. Looks a tricky comp re the angle of the DF, but I think it works. I've only ever seen one of these and that was a female, I'd give my right arm to photograph a male
Top drawer image and very envious to say the least
Many, many thanks for your kind comments. These wonderful dragons are very common up here on the west coast of Scotland and I was surprised to read that many of you have never seen one. Some people mistake these as very large wasps or hornets and with the females long pointed ovipositor as on the image, you can see why!
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11 repliesTaken on Mull. Found quite by accident a wonderful sheltered spot on the coast which was alive with butterflies and dragons. Golden ringed dragonflies are great to photograph as they are very approachable and will tolerate quite close equipment.
All C+C warmly welcomed.
Nick.
Thats a bit special, Nick. Looks a tricky comp re the angle of the DF, but I think it works. I've only ever seen one of these and that was a female, I'd give my right arm to photograph a male
Top drawer image and very envious to say the least
Andy...
Matt
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JR
What an exceptional image par excellence. Never been fortunate enough to have seen one.
Oscar
Nick.
Paul Rosser