More from Foulshaw Moss

[johntwo]

Two more from an afternoon walking around Foulshaw Moss.  It is a little wilder than most reserves and the WEB site warns of adders but thankfully, I didn't see one.  The indecision would have been unbearable.    

 The Black Darter is a new one on me but I seem to have captured both male and female during the visit. (I always need to look these things up when I get home.)

Black Darter - Male

Black Darter - Female

[Ryewolf]

Some nice dragonflies, not seen many this year and my local spot - Lomeshaye Marsh had almost dried up by the beginning of June, so don't know what it's like now after another 6 weeks of virtually no rain.

[Guest]

Thanks Rye.  If you like insect life, give Foulshaw a visit.  It's not too far.

[Hatter]

Good shots, John - I like the second one best.

I can never get dragonflies to stay still for me!

[Guest]

Thanks Gareth.  I don't try to use anything like a macro lens.  I use a 55-200 zoom and select the ISO for a decent shutter speed.  That means that I don't need to get too near, especially for something like these.  They are quite small.  The BG in the second shot Is grass.

[Denis]

Superb shots,and very sharp,big thumb's up

[Guest]

Thanks Denis.  Much appreciated.

[CMunzel]

Very sharp shots. And thank you for sharing your technique. 

[Guest]

Thanks for the comment CM.  I do use a macro lens but dragon flies are too skittish for that approach.

[CMunzel]

I’m hearing you. Dragon flies are skittish here too.