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30-Jun-2017

Unfinished ballet

Mill River, Newbourne

a pair of Azure damselflies caught in a web while attempting to mate; flailing around, but without enough leeway to get anywhere; nor could I free them. Thanks to Torben for correct ID

NIKON 1 J5,Nikon 1 NIKKOR VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6
1/500s f/9.0 at 165.0mm iso800 + 16mm extension tube full exif

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danad11-Jul-2017 13:54
A sad scene but a beautiful image, full of fine details. V.
Torben Jorgensen11-Jul-2017 12:27
Unlucky damselflies. The one to the right is an Azure Bluet male.
Yvonne11-Jul-2017 10:40
Lucky spider, but a sad occurrence for the flies.. v
Juliette11-Jul-2017 09:39
wonderful action-capture V
Helen Betts10-Jul-2017 20:29
Excellent detail in this capture, although I do feel sorry for them.
Johnny JAG10-Jul-2017 19:39
That's unlucky!
Pierre Martin10-Jul-2017 19:39
splendid picture and sharpness!
Tom Munson10-Jul-2017 19:16
Cool shot.
joseantonio10-Jul-2017 18:10
one of them seems to have a damaged wing.V.
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)10-Jul-2017 17:48
Terrific photography, as always.Vote
Paolo
MarcViskens10-Jul-2017 17:22
very pretty work Chris
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