Jane at Levant: D is for Damselfly

Tuesday, 7 February 2012

D is for Damselfly

It is ABC Wednesday today and D is for Damselfly - a little jewel on the riverbank - this picture was taken last September on the banks of the River Severn I took lots of shots to get two that were anywhere near presentable - it took ages!! - everytime I thought I was in with a chance - well you know the rest!! - the following shots were of the onlookers.

Swans swimming haughtily by me - as I perched on the River Bank

.... and the ducks scuttled past into the reeds protesting loudly - I am hopefully linking with ABC Wednesday and Nature Notes why not join me ?

16 comments:

Jane and Chris7 February 2012 at 06:24
What a fabulous shot!
Jane x
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Carver7 February 2012 at 07:56
These are all delightful shots. The reflection of the swans is wonderful and also good shots of the ducks and damselfly. Carver, ABC Wednesday Team
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Barb7 February 2012 at 08:57
D is for ducks, too. I think you've got it covered this week. Love the little damselflys. Nice shot.
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photowannabe7 February 2012 at 11:00
Damselflies and dragonflies can be a pain to photograph. When I finally get them in focus, off they go.
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Roger Owen Green7 February 2012 at 11:04
Great shots of the bugs, especially.
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
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Jane Hards Photography7 February 2012 at 11:15
I do like swans. Lovely images.
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Joy7 February 2012 at 13:26
Damselflies are the hardest they are never still, at least you are in with a chance with a dragonfly. Nice captures, I'll dream of summer now.
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LV7 February 2012 at 15:29
You did an excellent job capturing these lovely scenes.
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Chubskulit Rose7 February 2012 at 20:11
Damselfly is beautiful!

Dolce & Gabbana

Rose, ABC Wednesday Team
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eileeninmd8 February 2012 at 01:51
Lovely images! Great capture of the damselfly and the swans are beautiful.
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Tina´s PicStory8 February 2012 at 09:11
very beautiful! most i like the swans :)
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Bernard8 February 2012 at 12:13
You did very well.

Those Damsel's legs are perfectly in focus. :)

Oh, sorry. I should have said Damselfly's legs! :o
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Gattina8 February 2012 at 12:46
Of course the swans are the most beautiful in my eyes !
Gattina
ABC Wednesday
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Leora8 February 2012 at 15:44
Your damselfly photo is fabulous! Love the insect against that bright green.
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Rambling Woods8 February 2012 at 19:39
It is hard to get photos of those little guys and the coloring is so pretty. I like the swans and ducks too. Have a wonderful week Jane..thank you for linking up to Nature Notes...Michelle
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Unknown10 February 2012 at 05:52
excellent shots! i love the damselfly.
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