Emmanuel Boitier - Ascalaphid

 

I must admit that I have a true fascination for ascalaphids, these insects halfway between butterflies and dragonflies. They are confidentially connected to the sun: really fervent when this one shines, flying fastly and ceaselessly in all directions, and immovable when the sun disappears. An insect in two facets in a way.


Location: Auvergne, France

Posted on: 30/05/2012
Photo info - 28.05.2012: NIKON D3S, 150 mm, ISO 200, f 3.2, 1/6400 sec

Tags: ascalaphid, auvergne, Emmanuel Boitier, france, insect, libelloides coccajus, sunset


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  1. João Petronilho said:

    30/05/2012 12:20

    Excellent photo! I really enjoy the mystical atmosphere that surrounds the scene. Grasses and halo of the sun give a great serenity to the image. Without doubt, an appropriate image to this strange and beautiful butterfly.

  2. Emmanuel said:

    01/06/2012 12:39

    Thanks João.