In-flight Photos

A lot of dragonfly photographers are focusing their efforts on capturing dragonflies in flight rather than stationary while resting. My efforts until now have been largely unsuccessfull, however with perseverance I am beginning to get some good results.

All my photos were taken with a Canon EOS40D with Canon 55-250mm IS lens, at 250mm focal length.

Please send your in-flight photos and I will add them to this page.

Common Blue Damselflies in tandem, Yardley Chase 30 June 2008. (Mark Tyrrell)

Emperor, Yardley Chaser 30 June 2008 (Mark Tyrrell)

Black-tailed Skimmer, Ditchford Lakes, 30 June 2008. (Mark Tyrrell)

Immature Male Beautiful Demoiselle taking off (Top)

Female Beautiful Demoiselle coming in to land (Bottom)

Both images by Graham Bentley.

A beautiful image of territorial male Banded Demoiselle, clearly showing how the bands appear on the wings during flight.

Image by Graham Bentley.

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