Engel Photography

Riverjack Damselfly Along the San Antonio Rive

Riverjack Damselfly Along the San Antonio Rive
A delicate Riverjack damselfly pauses on a sunlit limestone ledge at Confluence Park in San Antonio, Texas. Its slender blue body and translucent wings stand out against the softly blurred waters of the San Antonio River, creating a peaceful portrait of one of the river's smaller inhabitants. Captured with a 300mm telephoto lens, this image highlights the quiet beauty often overlooked along the water's edge, where insects play an essential role in the health of the ecosystem. A simple moment that showcases the elegance and intricate details of nature in an urban oasis. #EngelPhotography #Riverjack #Damselfly #Odonata #InsectPhotography #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography #MacroStyle #ConfluencePark #SanAntonioRiver #SanAntonio #Texas #Arthropoda #Insecta #Animalia #BlueDamselfly #Limestone #LandscapesAndNature #FineArtPhotography #NatureLovers
Photographer James Engel
Date & Time Thursday, April 14th, 2022 at 2:24 PM America/Chicago
Focal Length 300mm
Shutter Speed 1/400 sec
Aperture ƒ/5.6
ISO 100
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 29.390191
Longitude: -98.498419
Altitude: 180.0 meters / 590.6 feet