Everything has it's beauty, but not everyone sees it. - Confucius
Sometimes the picture doesn't have to be perfect; it's the captured moment that counts. - me

Monday, 16 May 2011

Flying fings

Banded Demoiselle

Banded Demoiselle, male

 
Banded Demoiselle

Banded Demoiselle, female



Common Blue Damselfly

Common Blue Damselfly, male

 
Common Blue Damselfly

Common Blue Damselfly, female



Red-eyed Damselfly

Red-eyed Damselfly, male



Red-eyed Damselfly

Red-eyed Damselfly, female


Scarce Chaser

Scarce Chaser, male


Also a test post using flickr. 
 
 

24 comments:

Roy said...

Lots of good "fings" there Keith and great macro shots.

ADRIAN said...

Superb Keith, your earlier post didn't.........one suspect blogger is not quite up to speed yet. I use Live writer to compose can take a while to upload but it seems stable. I've yet to see a Dragonfly this year.

holdingmoments said...

Cheers Roy. A bit of an experimental post really, but I think I've sussed it now :)

Thanks Adrian. Earlier I couldn't find the HTML code over on flickr, (got it now), and used the 'blogger' button instead. It only did one picture at a time though, as separate posts.
Proper post later; doctors soon.

grammie g said...

Hi Keith....I would say your test post went great...your photos are just fantastic...but I have know that for awhile now...these are even better ..real beauties!! The color and details, and of course I really like the first on the flower!!
♥ and Hugs!!

holdingmoments said...

Thanks grammie. Yea, it went easier than I thought. :-)

Back to birds next time; and maybe a couple of flowers lol

Bob Bushell said...

That was some beautiful photos, best I have seen. Two of them that doesn't come to my mind, the Red-eyed Damselfly and the Scarce Chaser.

The Herald said...

Super set of images Keith. :)
Were all these taken a Caldecotte?

Linda said...

What wonderful detail and composition in that first photo, Keith. Beautiful.

Scrappy Grams said...

My goodness, are you magical getting these? Truly, these are breathtaking! I love the shimmery colors.

ShySongbird said...

Beautiful photos of your 'flying fings' Keith :) The sharp detail in them is wonderful!

I hope the appointment with the doctor went well.

Andrew said...

Beauties Keith stunning captures.

texwisgirl said...

these are gorgeous shot! up close and personal!

Midmarsh John said...

Quite a variety about down souf there Keith. None seen here as yet though it is a bit early for them round here.

holdingmoments said...

Thanks Bob. I've got quite a few damselflies around here at the moment.

Cheers Trevor. Yea, apart from the dragon, they were all in the grass area by the car park. Hundreds around there, and so many types.

Thank you Linda :-)

Thank you Scrappy Grams. Glad you enjoyed them.

Thanks Jan.
Yea, doctors went fairly well. Have to go back Thursday for blood tests.

Thanks Andrew :-)

Texwisgirl, thank you. :-)

Cheers John. Got loads down here, especially when the sun shines.

Horst in Edmonton said...

Great photos my friend, I don't think I would have that patience to go after them.

Pescalune said...

Wow Keith !! Great damsels and dragons :)
Your pics are awesome !

Adam Tilt said...

Cracking photos Keith. I can never get Dragonflies or Damselflies to sit still long enough for me to get a photo so you've done well.

holdingmoments said...

Thanks Horst. I'm not usually the patient type for most things. lol

Thanks Pescalune, glad you liked them.

Thanks Adam. I was lucky with these, they were enjoying the sun.

Springman said...

You have no idea how crazy I am for Damselfly photos. These are great!

holdingmoments said...

Thanks Springman, glad you enjoyed them :)
There are plenty here at the moment, I just need to brush up on my ID's a bit.

Rezervesana said...

I am constantly amazed at how beautiful the world is through your pictures!!

holdingmoments said...

Rezervesana, thank you for your comment :)

Bobbster said...

Good selection Keith, I particulary like the last image here.

holdingmoments said...

Thanks Bob. It seems to have been a good start this year, for the damsels and dragons.