[Paddy (Patrick)]

Last week I bought a Canon 500 D. First SLR I've owned since my Olympus OM-1 bought in 1982. I am very excited - things have certainly changed! Here are some of my efforts with it so far. These are all taken on our bush property. I don't know the species of dragonfly, the landing bird is a Buff-rumped Thornbill about to interrupt a Scarlet Robin's bath.

The female Golden Orb Weaver in the 3rd photo has just molted and whilst still helpless, the male has mated with her. Many other males were trying the same act but he was much larger and drove them off. As soon as her skin hardened and she could move, he was off!

Thanks for looking.