Dragonflies and Damselflies

[Erik X]

My only sharp picture of a beautiful demoiselle.. obscured by a reed straw

[url=https://flic.kr/p/27PYk6V]F36A1338_DxO_full by Erik Astrom, on Flickr[/URL]

 

[AlanF]

The last dragonfly of the year for me here? The weather has turned freezing cold. This common data was warming itself in the sun this morning, but we are now in for a cold spell.

 

[Click]

Erik and Alan,

Very nice pictures, guys.

 

[AlanF]

Thanks click. And his face:

 

[Erik X]

Thanks Click. Nice shots Alan.
All dragonflies are gone since weeks ago, it's freezing cold tonight.. I'm dreaming about a trip to warmer latitudes but have a lot of work to finish first
Maybe we can revive the 'ice and snow' thread soon

 

[Erik X]

Maybe I have a few pictures left in the archive..

[url=https://flic.kr/p/GywiZz]F36A4554_DxO_full by Erik Astrom, on Flickr[/URL]

 

[Click]

Nicely done, Erik.

 

[Erik X]

Thanks Click
Focus is supposed to be on the eyes on any portrait photo.. but which one on a dragonfly in profile? The right, the left or the small third 'ocelli' eye in between? I think I got the latter

 

[Click]

Ha Ha Ha You got that right!

 

[AlanF]

Maybe I have a few pictures left in the archive..

by Erik Astrom, on Flickr

Erik, I have had a request from one of my friends to accompany you next summer on your photo sessions.

 

[Berowne]

Thanks for the lot of beautiful pictures, Erik and Alan. Last night was also a bit cold here (Frankfurt am Main).

Greetings Andy

 

[Erik X]

Erik, I have had a request from one of my friends to accompany you next summer on your photo sessions.

Sure, I've heard that story before, -"we are only going to watch, nothing else"
But on the other hand, I could stand loosing a few dragonflies if I had a Kingfisher nearby.. Beautiful picture!
Thanks for the comment Andy

 

[Erik X]

Archive stuff..
F36A9244_DxO_full by Erik Astrom, on Flickr

 

[Click]

Beautiful picture, Erik.

 

[Erik X]

Thanks Click!

 

[Erik X]

Most likely a Northern Damselfly (Coenagrion hastulatum), possibly a Coenagrion lunulatum or maybe something completely different.. I have to start taking photos from straight above to get the details necessary for identification

F36A0167 ZS DMap 2p retouched_DxO_2880 by Erik Astrom, on Flickr

 

[Erik X]

Can anyone explain why dragonflies can be seen taking a dip now and them? Is it in order to cool down, wash or eat insects in the water?
I have seen it happen a couple of times, no warning at all, suddenly the dragonfly splashes down into the water. The time available for focusing was practically zero

 

[AlanF]

While Erik has been freezing in Sweden, I have had some opportunities at 39o in Tanzania. Here is the first, taken with the 5DSR and 100-400mmm II.

 

[Click]

39 °C is too hot for me...

Very nice shot, Alan.

 

[Erik X]

You are welcome over here Click but it is barely freezing. It will be worse soon
Nice shot Alan