Riverjack Damselfly Resting on Limestone
A tiny Riverjack damselfly rests on a warm limestone surface at Confluence Park in San Antonio, Texas. Captured with a 300mm telephoto lens, this close-up highlights the insect's slender blue body, delicate transparent wings, and the intricate details that often go unnoticed along the banks of the San Antonio River. The clean, minimalist composition emphasizes the quiet beauty of one of nature's smallest predators, illustrating how even the simplest moments can reveal remarkable elegance. This photograph celebrates the rich biodiversity found within Texas' urban waterways and the fascinating wildlife that calls them home. #EngelPhotography #Riverjack #Damselfly #Odonata #InsectPhotography #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography #MacroPhotography #ConfluencePark #SanAntonioRiver #SanAntonio #Texas #Arthropoda #Insecta #Animalia #LandscapesAndNature #NatureLovers #Limestone #TelephotoPhotography
Photographer
James Engel
Date & Time
Thursday, April 14th, 2022 at 2:24 PM America/Chicago
Focal Length
300mm
Shutter Speed
1/640 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, Minimalism, 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