11th August 2013 Dragonfly

Whilst sitting in the garden my first dragonfly of the year flew over. I couldn't believe it when it landed and stayed while I took some shots. Not a very good background but I was so excited to see this!! Not sure whach dragon this is - my book has gone walkabout!!

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[Quentin]

Great pic!!!

[joey d.Muli]

Excellent capture !!

[Rob Wareham]

Great capture. Lucky to get it land so close and wait for you to get your camera.

[Pam Knowler]

@barrowlane Your are not kidding!! I took some shots but it was high up on the bush so I went and got my steps and stood on them!! Very obliging!! LOL!!

[🐞Lucy Dolittle]

Superb. Has me foiled, I have checked my book but he is not in it! Perhaps a migrant one??

[Arefin]

awesome details and dof! love this!

[Gerry]

great shot

[David Chamberlain]

Great catch

[Jennifer]

Very nice shot. I like the patterned tail.

[elkehochban]

He's a beauty!

[Elaine]

Lovely capture Pam

[Yvonne]

Fabulous capture. He is such a beautiful one. Love those wings!!!

[Jan K]

Gorgeous capture!

[Taffy]

Wow -- what an amazing capture! The light on the wings is terrific!

[Nita]

Such a lovely shot, wonderful detail on the dragon fly, love the wing detail in particular.

[Sue Wilde]

Amazing detail

[Glenn Mostert]

Nice closeup Pam!

[Katia]

Another great capture! :)

[Jo]

What a great shot, I can't believe it just flew your way and then settled, lucky you!