Calopteryx splendens
Banded Demoiselle
With the winter months nearly upon us in England, Its that time of the year to reflect on a few warmer days back in summer when I was in the warm sunshine photographing the Banded Demoiselle at Westbere Lakes in Kent. One of the spectacular sights to see is the males flying out over the river chasing each other showing off their emerald bodies and banded wings. I spent some time back in May watching just this sight and at various points they would fly on to a favourite perch or piece of reed and provide me with a few photo opportunities. Up close they are just a spectacular sight and it was pleasing to see excellent numbers at this site throughout the next few months.
Male Banded Demoiselle
Female Banded Demoiselle
Female Banded Demoiselle
Male Banded Demoiselle
Female Banded Demoiselle
Marc Heath
Hello Marc! Fantastic! A precision and a fabulous dive, to pay tribute in these magnificent dragonflies! Congratulations, M.
RépondreSupprimerSuperb Marc, your photography is really stunning!
RépondreSupprimerThis is the one species I don't have in my area, what a delight to admire them here!
Many thanks for sharing!
Mais quelle netteté, c'est superbe, bravo Marc !
RépondreSupprimerTrès très belle série !
RépondreSupprimerBeautiful shot of this meadow brook damsels. The man and the woman and great colors. Beautiful bright and sharp. Wonderful to see.
RépondreSupprimerGreetings, Helma