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This year seems to have been a good year for the emergence of the Large Red Damselfly (Pyrrhosoma nymphula) from the garden pond. I observed quite a few in the garden, and this one was resting on my garage wall.
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We also had the red dragonfly by our pond. It’s lovely.
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These are fantastically clear shots.
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Thank you, Anne.
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A very slow start but they seem to have made up for it, are you getting many ovipositing?
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I have seen none this year, yet the pond is somewhat overgrown now.
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beautiful capture!
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Thank you, Greta š
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A treat to see this handsome insect. Nicely done!
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Thank you, Belinda š
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I do love the damselflies. They’re becoming ever thicker around the marinas now; they seem especially fond on perching on the mooring lines. I’ve seen only a few red ones. Most are blue or turquoise — but they do have those big eyes!
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Damselflies are one of my favourite insects. They lack the power of a true dragonfly, but there is beauty and grace in their delicate movements. I am pleased you are seeing them there, and in good numbers, too š
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Wow, amazing photos. šš»
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Thank you š
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That’s lovely damel, Pete! Love the close look at the eye.
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Thank you, Steve š You get half a chance at getting up close when they are like this š
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WOW! So sharp and beautiful! What’s your camera/lens for something like this?
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Thank you, Denise š I use Nikon D7200 with Sigma 105 mm macro lens, flash and double diffused. You can find out more here if you wish:
https://petehillmansnaturephotography.wordpress.com/about/
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Wonderful shots Peter ā¦ š
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Thank you very much, Julie! It has been a wonderful time watching them dry their wings getting ready to go out into the big wide world š
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