This photo shows the common armoured damselfly, which has the scientific name Lestes sponsa.
This damselfly measures 3.5 -3.9 cm.
I have always been fascinated by the beauty and agility of dragonflies in general.
This photo shows quite clearly the beautiful colours of this damselfly, including that dark blue in the eyes. This species is quite common.
Also the contrast with the calm fresh green background and the withered leaves. A nice quiet eye-catcher
I am Geert Perdaens born in 1972. I am also married and have two sons. I have always been fascinated by nature. And I still have that childlike amazement at how beautiful nature is, and try to capture it with my photo camera. I hope this way I can.. Read more…