Damsel Fly

Debboggy

I was watering the front yard today and spotted this damsel fly. I turned off the hose and told Matty to keep an eye on it for me while I ran into the house to get the camera. I was sure it'd be gone by the time I got back, but thought it was worth a shot.

I was surprised to see it still resting on the same leaf, even though I had to take time to put the lens and tubes on the camera. It stuck around long enough for me to take several pictures. Here's a couple of my favorites.

Lord Vetinari

Wonderful captures- well done
Brian V.

Skippy

Debboggy wrote:

I was watering the front yard today and spotted this damsel fly. I turned off the hose and told Matty to keep an eye on it for me while I ran into the house to get the camera. I was sure it'd be gone by the time I got back, but thought it was worth a shot.

I was surprised to see it still resting on the same leaf, even though I had to take time to put the lens and tubes on the camera. It stuck around long enough for me to take several pictures. Here's a couple of my favorites.

Hi Deb, these little Blue Damsels are favourites of mine too.
I love their little bobble eyes, and sleek bodies.
The brilliance of the Metalec Blues found in these little fellows really make them stand out.

Lovely shots .... Skippy
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Debboggy

Thanks for the replies.

I wish there were more of these around here. This is the only one I've ever seen in my yard. (I saw it once a few days ago too, but never any others). I've only seen one dragon fly here as well. Anybody know what to plant to draw them in?

Awais Yaqub

These are beautiful very weldone