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.
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| LARGE BLUE |
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| LARGE BLUE |
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| LARGE BLUE |
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| MARBLED WHITE |
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| MARBLED WHITE |
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| TORTOISESHELL |
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| RINGLET |
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| BLACK-TAILED SKIMMER |
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| EMPEROR |
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| BROAD-BODIED CHASER |
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| FOUR-SPOT CHASER |
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| SIX-SPOT BURNET |
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| SCORPION FLY |
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| HORSE FLY |
You certainly did ... lovely images John of all the flutters, dragons and especially the Horsefly.
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures !
ReplyDeleteAbsolute stunners some great I mages, looks like a great place.
ReplyDeleteWe'll done.
Hope to CU both soon.
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.
ReplyDeleteHi friend!!! Nice compositions.. Great macro.. Have a nice weekend..
ReplyDeleteGreat images I like the scorpion fly scary looking species.
ReplyDeleteOnce again, you've dazzled me with your beautiful photography! Superb shots!!
ReplyDeleteSome great shots here - especially the butterflies and odenates.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures of the butterfly's and beautiful dragonfly's! The Horsefly (facet!) is magnificent!
ReplyDeletebutterflies!!! of course ;-(
DeleteOutstanding photography John and Sue.
ReplyDeleteSam
Great blog, great pictures!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for joining my blog. As you can see I joined your blog as well.
Regards,
Roos Tamerus, Natuur,cultuur en alles wat boeit.
Great pictures, tanks for visit and comments at my blog
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a good trip John, the Large Blue is a stunner.
ReplyDeleteBellas imagenes en tu fantastico blog,mi enhorabuena y un cordial saludo
ReplyDeleteA good selection of butterflies dragonflies and flies, all beautifully photographed.
ReplyDeleteRegards.
Outstanding photography, great pics, very good work!
ReplyDeletegrt, Ludo
Thank you for all your comments.
ReplyDeleteJohn and Sue
You certainly got the blues, LOL!
ReplyDeleteGreat 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!
Enjoyed seeing all your micro shots. The level of detail is magnificent!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! - Of open and closed wings. :) - I love the contrasting difference...
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