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A Golden-ringed Dragonfly and a Keeled Skimmer, both from Fen Bog NR, N. Yorkshire, yesterday evening. The Golden-ringed was very obliging, patrolling a stretch of stream and repeatedly setting on the same perches. Once settled, it seemed happy to stay put while I shifted position to get the shots:
Golden-ringed Dragonfly (Cordulegaster boltonii), male by Dave O'B, on Flickr
Golden-ringed Dragonfly (Cordulegaster boltonii), male by Dave O'B, on Flickr
Keeled Skimmers are a bit more difficult, as they're rather flighty, and seem to prefer to settle on the ground, but one male chose a nice photogenic patch of Bell Heather to perch on:
Keeled Skimmer (Orthetrum coerulescens), male by Dave O'B, on Flickr
Taken with the Canon 5DMkIV + Canon 180mm f3.5L Macro lens.
Cheers,
Dave
Golden-ringed Dragonfly (Cordulegaster boltonii), male by Dave O'B, on Flickr
Golden-ringed Dragonfly (Cordulegaster boltonii), male by Dave O'B, on Flickr
Keeled Skimmers are a bit more difficult, as they're rather flighty, and seem to prefer to settle on the ground, but one male chose a nice photogenic patch of Bell Heather to perch on:
Keeled Skimmer (Orthetrum coerulescens), male by Dave O'B, on Flickr
Taken with the Canon 5DMkIV + Canon 180mm f3.5L Macro lens.
Cheers,
Dave