Today' dragon shots

AndMan

Went out yesterday to shoot other than macro, but having been buzzed by the biggest damn dragonfly I've ever seen (I could easily see it in flight at 20 yards - bright green/blue) and having failed to catch it (I can't walk on water :doh) I came upon these guys. The harsh sun washed out the colour in some.

I liked the fact that you can see the light refracting off the wing as well as the membrane and the shadow of the wings.


A tighter crop to see the effect.


I was diligently stalking this chap (and doing my best Elmer Fudd impression) as he sat on a thorn bush. I had managed to get in to a decent position (and pick up a few scratches) when an exuberant dog sent him off in a hurry. :tough


Heading back to the car I came across this chap, He flew off when I got close. It wasn't until I brought the captures up on the PC that I saw what he was doing.



Closer crop (worse picture) "No stone left unturned".
Perhaps one of our dragon experts can explain the behavior.


C & C always welcome.

I hope you enjoy.

Peter

Lord Vetinari

Good series - like #3 best. These are all darter dragonflies- sounds like you were buzzed by a hawker.
Brian V.