Demoiselles

This is a selection of my best Demoiselle shots taken this year from several different locations. All taken using natural light and hand held.

First selection from Fiddleford Manor near Sturminster Newton.

Male Banded Demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens)

Female Banded Demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens)

Zuiko Olympus OM 135mm Macro F4.5. Fuji Sensia 200. F5.6

again Female Banded Demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens)

Zuiko Olympus OM 135mm Macro F4.5. Fuji Sensia 200. F5.6

Then 2 shots of a Female Banded Demoiselle chewing a mayfly

Zuiko Olympus OM 135mm Macro F4.5. Fuji Velvia 50. F5.6

Zuiko Olympus OM 135mm Macro F4.5. Fuji Velvia 50. F5.6

The Female Banded Demoiselle also turned up at Troublefield.

Zuiko Olympus 80mm Macro F4. Fuji Sensia 200. F5.6

Zuiko Olympus 80mm Macro F4. Fuji Sensia 200. F5.6

Finally the Male Beautiful Demoiselle (Calopteryx virgo) taken at Kingcombe Meadows.

Zuiko Olympus 80mm Macro F4. Fuji Sensia 200. F5.6

Zuiko Olympus 80mm Macro F4. Fuji Sensia 200. F5.6