Emerald Damselfly.

[JohnP]

I don't see these very often, maybe two or three times ever.

Panasonic DMC-FZ2000
1/125s f/6.3 at 176.0mm iso320.

[Clicker]

That looks so fragile John ...almost glass like ... I have never seen one before  and what a simply beautiful colour with terrific detail ...  Super quality  image ... 

[JohnP]

Thank you for Polly!  Your feedback is appreciated.  As I said I have only ever come across this species a couple of times and that has been at the same pool in the Forest of Dean in different summers.

Here is a shot I took in July 2014, the only other time I've seen one.

Canon EOS 60D ,Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Sigma macroflash, 1/250s f/16.0 at 100.0mm iso400

 

[JohnP]

One thing I have noticed is that this species of Damselfly rests with it's wings out from it's body like Dragonflies, most other species of Damselflies rest with their wings along the length of their body. I am going to check if this always the case and not only with my sightings.

[Korky]

Shot 2 is superb - the colours and those delicate wings are stunning.

I'd never have the patience for this type of photography, so a bit thumbs-up for your determination.

Korky