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Hovering Hawker
Paul - Herts

Hovering Hawker (Aeshna mixta)

Captured this Migrant Hawker in full flow after 2 hours of trying different species today - not to mention all the other times I have tried and failed. I can only be certain that I have got the right species as I caught it at rest too and it was wearing the yellow triangle. Chuffed to bits with this picture - I've tried hard enough to get a shot!
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Habitat
Middle of some buddleia
Location
Amwell
Date taken
1/09/08
Scientific name
Aeshna mixta
Equipment used
40D 300f4 1.4x tc
Freako
Having tried, and failed many a time, all I can say Paul is Congratulations:clap::clap::clap::t: Mick
 
madamcoolpix
:clap: Oh, yes, many congrats, this is very difficult and your attempt turned out superbly, Paul, what a brilliant reward to your effort!!! :loveme:
 
The Valley Walker
Wow, superb picture Bhoggy !! Glad you finally got one in flight, know you have been trying since you got that wonderful lens.
 
Nikon Kid
Yes, I know just how hard this type of shot is, I tried for hours with a Emperor Dragonfly,
but never got a suburb shot like that, Lady luck played its part, you better do the Lottery.
 
Paul - Herts
Thanks for the comments all. Yes, lady luck was watching over me - 1 out of I don't know how many shots, but well worth the effort. Can't wait for my next opportunity to try - don't ever give up!

What struck me when I got this photo on screen was the positioning of the wings - being a bit of a simpleton I had always assumed that front and back wings moved up and down together - obviously not!
 

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