Blue Tailed Damselfly

[SKM]

At the nature reserve within the British Wildlife Centre on Monday, shot with my long macro setup, 300f4 and converter, 1/500, f8, ISO 800

I have noticed this behaviour before where they flick the tail up and down but not sure why they do it.

Stan

 

[Graham]

That looks good stan, No 1 for me as the leaf is not so blown from the flash/sun and the way the damsel is situated is lots better than No 2.
These are though 2 great photos imo and the plain grey BG is different.

 

[G.K.Jnr.]

A couple of very nice shots Stan, with some good detail. My preference is for #1 solely for the more balanced composition.

I know absolutely nothing about these things, but could the tail flicking possibly be anything to do with balance ?

George.

 

[Brachytron]

Great shots Stan #2 for me as it shows the behaviour.

Tail flicking is often used to indicate suitability to mate.

 

[eccles]

Nice blue form female. Look out for the pink 'rufescens' form too. They're stunning.