Every year I look forward to seeing the Banded Demoiselle and in particular, males fluttering across a pathway or river. They really do get my attention and I just love studying and photographing them. They are a very shy species and are easily spooked so some fieldcraft is often needed to get close enough with a macro lens. Most will often fly before you get into a good position but just occasionally, you get an individual that allows a close approach. I sometimes use the Canon f4 300m lens when I cannot get in close but the challenge of getting in close is what I like. I spent a few hours at Westbere Lakes where I saw a few Banded Demoiselle along with Blue tailed, Variable, Azure and Large Red Damselflies which I photographed, but most of my time was spent near the river watching these river butterflies enjoying the warmth of the day. After many near shots, I eventually found a few individuals to photograph with some success I think. The wing veins on this species are just incredible up close and to the normal eye, we don't often get to appreciate their detail so to see these up close through a macro lens is just brilliant. I will hopefully have a session soon where I just focus on these wings and to see whether I can capture their beauty.
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