Snakes and flying insects

I have been back at the nature reserve again recently and the other day was lucky enough to come across a grass snake basking in the sun, I was moving slowly and quietly and managed to get close enough to grab a couple of shots before he sensed my presence and disappeared into the undergrowth.

I also managed to grab some butterfly photos as well as another female emperor dragonfly laying her eggs.

My main challenge of the visit was to capture some images of flying dragonflies and I am happy with the results.

All in all a couple of good days of photography, exercise and fresh air.