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
Location
North America, The United States of America, Texas, San Antonio, Confluence Park, San Antonio River
Keywords
Landscapes & Nature, Macro Photography, Photography Effects, Photography Genres, Photography Techniques, Rock, Wildlife Photography
Camera
Nikon D610
Approximate Map Location
Latitude: 29.390191
Longitude: -98.498419
Altitude: 180.0 meters / 590.6 feet
Longitude: -98.498419
Altitude: 180.0 meters / 590.6 feet