Autumn is on it’s way. The year is slipping by. Day after day, week after week of heat, humidity and drought is slowly coming to an end. We have finally had a little rain, not much, just enough to settle the dust. This morning was that cool I had to put on a cardigan! The last couple of weeks we have decided to reprieve our walks that were such a feature of the covid lockdown. Sadly one of my favourites, by the old canal, has been blocked by the landowner who had received abuse when asking dog walkers to control their pets. The minority spoiling it for all. Still, there is plenty to see at this time of the year as a different suit of species take front of stage.





I love looking at your pictures and reading your introductions. Thank you
J
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Appreciate that Janet, thanks.
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Stunning photos!
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Many thanks.
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These are wonderful photos.
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Kind of you to say so Timothy, thanks.
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Beautiful photos! It’s a recurring theme in life that a few rotton eggs spoile it for the rest of us. Jerks!
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Cheers John, yes you are right, jerks is a nice term I can think of worse.
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The only way we can tell autumn is getting closer here in sub-tropical Florida is that the thunderstorms have changed to a morning schedule! Heat and humidity still abound.
Outstanding photographs, Brian!
That Southern Hawker is really special. Your portrait of the Common Darner at the end is very pleasing in composition and color scheme.
A new weekend is almost here! Hope we both find new adventures.
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Thanks for the visit Wally.
We are all a bit subdued at the moment. This weekend was due to be at the races, have to see what is happening now.
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Our deepest condolences on the passing of The Queen. She represents a very significant chapter in the history of The United Kingdom and the world.
“Normal” shall be on pause for a while.
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Great captures, the photos of the dragonflies are lovely, but the Common Darter is an excellent shot👌🏾
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Thank you Greta. It was nice to get the chance to capture the Darter shot.
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OH MY MY, MY!!! That Southern Hawker is a spectacular peach-of-a-creature! WOW! 😲 What vivid colors Brian! Great capture on that one! ❣️
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Cheers Prof. So fortunate to be able to get that close.
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You have every right to be very pleased with these images, Brian!
Nice to be able to take a stroll and have your camera at hand to take pictures like these. Not everywhere is safe enough to do that, and a pity that your options were further curtailed by pet owners who have a lack of common decency.
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Hi Dries, thanks for the visit.
The canal walk is going to be closed for at least 2 months. It makes me angry that people disrespect others property and let their animals scare the wildlife. To be abusive when told by the landowner is just wrong and he has every right to take that action.
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The darters are wonderful! Seen a few (very few) here recently as well.
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Yes, their numbers build a little around this time of the year.
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Reblogged this on MARY CALVO and commented:
Wonders of Gaia.
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Very kind, thanks!
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thanks you..I really love it. bravo!
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thank you!
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These are wonderful captures. 😊
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Always appreciate your kind comments Irene, many thanks.
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Great series of shots B! I especially like the Southern Hawker – the blue on the tail nicely compliments the blue in the eye.
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Thanks B, not always easy to get a shot of that species, they don’t often settle.
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All your winged beings are beautiful, Brian, but you are right–that last photo is particularly stunning with the lacy wings and lacy leaves.
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Thanks Tanja. Nice you shared my liking for that shot.
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Fantastic photos, Brian, and much enjoyed. Dragonflies and bees and little butterflies are so fast, we don’t get a chance to see this kind of detail out in the field, so it’s great to ponder their beauty with your photos.
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You are right Jet, the advancement in photography means everyone can enjoy the superb detail and beauty of insects that we could never get close to without harming them. Thanks for taking a look.
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Terrific images and a wonderful post.
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That’s very kind of you to say so, and many thanks for dropping in to check out my blog.
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