Friday 27 June 2014

WE GOT THE BLUES

We went to Collard Hill for the Large Blue and managed to see 5 or 6 individuals. This is a first for us having failed on several previous attempts. A little disappointed that we couldn't get a better picture of them with open wings but they rarely bask with them open. 
We also went to a fantastic reserve called Westhay Moor hoping for Hairy Dragonfly, we saw a few but could get no pictures. Another one for next year.

LARGE BLUE


LARGE BLUE


LARGE BLUE


MARBLED WHITE


MARBLED WHITE


TORTOISESHELL
RINGLET


BLACK-TAILED SKIMMER


EMPEROR


BROAD-BODIED CHASER


FOUR-SPOT CHASER


SIX-SPOT BURNET


SCORPION FLY


HORSE FLY



21 comments:

  1. You certainly did ... lovely images John of all the flutters, dragons and especially the Horsefly.

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  2. Absolute stunners some great I mages, looks like a great place.
    We'll done.
    Hope to CU both soon.

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  3. Damn right you got the blues! And a whole lot more besides. Now that is Macro(!), and sets the standard that I'd love to achieve one day. Thank you for the inspiration.

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  4. Hi friend!!! Nice compositions.. Great macro.. Have a nice weekend..

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  5. Great images I like the scorpion fly scary looking species.

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  6. Once again, you've dazzled me with your beautiful photography! Superb shots!!

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  7. Some great shots here - especially the butterflies and odenates.

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  8. Great pictures of the butterfly's and beautiful dragonfly's! The Horsefly (facet!) is magnificent!

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  9. Outstanding photography John and Sue.
    Sam

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  10. Great blog, great pictures!
    And thanks for joining my blog. As you can see I joined your blog as well.
    Regards,
    Roos Tamerus, Natuur,cultuur en alles wat boeit.

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  11. Great pictures, tanks for visit and comments at my blog

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  12. Looks like you had a good trip John, the Large Blue is a stunner.

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  13. Bellas imagenes en tu fantastico blog,mi enhorabuena y un cordial saludo

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  14. A good selection of butterflies dragonflies and flies, all beautifully photographed.
    Regards.

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  15. Outstanding photography, great pics, very good work!

    grt, Ludo

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  16. Thank you for all your comments.
    John and Sue

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  17. You certainly got the blues, LOL!
    Great array of pictures!
    Brilliant dragons, the L. depressa female is not that easy to catch on camera!
    The horsefly has magnificent green eyes, makes me jealous! Hihihi!
    Enjoy your sunday!

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  18. Enjoyed seeing all your micro shots. The level of detail is magnificent!

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  19. Great shots! - Of open and closed wings. :) - I love the contrasting difference...

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