Picture the scene ... I'm walking through a damp woodland and on entering a small sunlit glade with ferns towering above my 5' 10" frame I am greeted by numerous metallic blue-green jewels gracefully flitting above the verdant vegetation.
So time to pause and spend a little time with these Beautiful Demoiselles (Calopteryx virgo).
So time to pause and spend a little time with these Beautiful Demoiselles (Calopteryx virgo).
On this occasion apart from one shimmering blue male (top image) it was a female (below), with her suffused brownish wings, that paid me close attention by watching my every move.
To all my American friends I send my best wishes for a Happy 4th of July.
Have a glorious wildlife watching weekend wherever you are. FAB.
Linking to Camera Critters and Saturday's Critters.
just beautiful! flying jewels, indeed! and thank you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Theresa.
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ReplyDeleteA quiet, peaceful woodland surrounded by beautiful, Beautiful Demoiselles certainly does it for me.
Cheers Phil. It was cooler than the open heathland and also produced Silver-washed Fritillary, White Admiral plus a Golden-ringed Dragon .... a few pics for a future post hopefully.
DeleteBeautiful, just beautiful! I never tire of watching these delicate insects, and your photos are stunning.
ReplyDeleteThe whole scene takes my breath away!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Frank. I have to you I think you outdid yourself. These images are some of the best I have seen. Love them.
ReplyDeleteThat is some beautiful blue on that first shot!
ReplyDeleteIncredibly beautiful jewels :D)
ReplyDeleteFascinating species and great shots Frank.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning photos, Frank! Were you using that Canon SX50? I ordered one from Amazon. It'll be here in a few days.
ReplyDeleteThey really are like jewels when the sun catches them Frank.
ReplyDeleteOh Frank, this haven reminds me of my back yard!...:)JP
ReplyDeleteThey are so lovely and delicate ... And small and fast, which makes these pictures even more remarkable.
ReplyDeleteFrank, gorgeous captures of the flying jewels.. Thank you for linking up with my critter party. Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteThey're gorgeous! It's always a joy to follow them flying around.
ReplyDeleteHI Frank These are beautiful delicate creatures. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots as always Frank. They really are a delight to see and beautifully captured.
ReplyDeleteLapis and emeralds and amber! Gorgeous droplets of beauty! Great macro shots, too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
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