Paul Shaw took this shot of an Emperor Dragonfly at Manor Floods, Ilkeston using a Nikon D7000 and 70-200 F2.8 lens. The Dragons and Damsels are really enjoying the hot weather and there are healthy numbers of both on the wing at present. These masters of the air can accelerate faster than any of todays production sports cars. As they zip over the water at breakneck speed they curve their little hairy legs into a cup shape to scoop up small flies and midges to eat.
gems
Location : north east Join date : 2012-08-02 Posts : 9290 Age : 42
Subject: Re: Photo of the Week Sat Jul 20, 2013 9:23 am
love the colors that blue is stunning
hoggyhugs
Join date : 2012-03-06 Posts : 6142
Subject: Re: Photo of the Week Tue Jul 23, 2013 4:18 pm
He is such a little cutie. I had a Dragonfly land on my hand once and stayed there for 10 minutes. It is another lovely memory I have which i keep going back to.
Sat Jul 20, 2013 8:32 am