Pic 1: Noticed that the Chaser would often return to his favourite perch and then dart-off in order to chase off other rival dragonflies or mate on the wing with females. I waited patiently and as sure as night follows...

This Common Darter was resting on a park fence and was very tolerant of my presence (possibly because he was enjoying the warmth of the sun).  This capture was taken at the minimum focussing distance of the 100mm macro i.e....

The emperor dragonfly is a very large, impressive dragonfly which is on the wing from June to August. It is a common dragonfly of large ponds and lakes as well as canals and ditches and is rarely found away from...

Photographing dragonflies in flight is particularly challenging and difficult, especially with the short focal length of a macro lens.  However, with patience, perseverance and above all a planned approach, it is possible to take some decent captures. The secret is to spend...

The exuvia is the exoskeleton of the dragonfly which it lived in for a number of years as a nymph in an aquatic environment. The outer casing is from the recently emerged dragonfly and the exit hole is just behind...

Didn’t want to risk getting any closer for fear of scaring the dragon away!  Quite pleased with the detail on the wings. This male (along with many others) was patrolling territory along the edge of the pond. The flight of...

Pic 1:  Very pleased to see my picture of a Four Spotted Chaser (captured back in July 26, 2014) published in the latest March issue of “Wild Planet Photography Magazine”.  Although I didn’t win this month’s ‘Wildlife Mentor Competition’ I’m...

Pic 1: Very pleased to find that my capture of an Emperor Dragonfly devouring a Common Darter, which appeared in Wild Planet issue 20/June, has been chosen to appear in The Wild Planet Annual 2015 (p54). The abdomen of the poor...

This restless little species is the most widespread dragonfly in the lowlands. It flies late in the year, even into December. Adult Identification: In both sexes, the thin black line across the top of the fons does not extend down...

This restless little species is the most widespread dragonfly in the lowlands. It flies late in the year, even into December. Adult Identification: In both sexes, the thin black line across the top of the fons does not extend down...