A Clinch on the Bridge by durleybeachbum
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Description
Common Darters mating on the scaffold plank over the pond.
A few moments later she laid some eggs in the water.
Another pic Here
Comments (21)
jayfar
Who said that sex is not beautiful??? This is a first class capture Andrea, even the textured wood is wonderful!
Mark-David-Rogers
You could definitely produce a fine book of the intimate mating habits of insects... sold in a brown paper bag (chuckle)... it is quite amazing how you have the gift not only in observation of these moments but in capturing the detail in high quality, in many cases blink and it's all over... I can imagine the smaller subjects can be quite a challenge.
ronmolina
Most incredible!
kaward
It looks so intense, then they fly off still coupled up! A Top Class shot! That clasp looks a neck breaker!
Rob2753
Beautifully taken what an excellent shot !
emmecielle
Fantastic capture, Andrea! :)
Katraz
I have seen a few of these but they don't stay still long enough to get a decent picture.
Faemike55
It makes you wonder if they have their own version of the Kama Sutra? great capture
goodoleboy
In all of the copulation positions that I'm aware of, this is one of the weirdest, and in no way would I ever engage in such a bizarre position. This would make even the Marquis de Sade blanch. And, laying eggs so soon after being impregnated? Talk about speed! Forget all this nine months business. Other than that, Andrea, a capital capture of the lovers at the height of their passion.
auntietk
I am always in awe of your ability to first see, then react, then take a picture, of such things. I don't have an eye for small creatures, I guess. I've given up worrying about it, and will just enjoy yours! :)
MrsRatbag
What Tara said! You are the queen of the garden inhabitants, I think they show off for you...and this proved it, they laid next year's actors for you!
danapommet
Two fantastic photos Andrea and an excellent zoom here!
whaleman
Modified rapture!
wysiwig
What Tara and Denise said. I can just hear them saying, "Wait till they see THIS one!" I've said it befoe, but you are the quick draw mistress of photography. But really, a few seconds followed almost immediately by egg laying? Talk about "Slam, bam, thank you ma'am"..
dakotabluemoon
Wow this is an amazing shot girl and of course we always wonder how they mate very strange and wonderful capture.
jendellas
It all goes on down your way :o)
Adobe_One_Kenobi
Hehehe imagine humans like this. Perish the thought at being throttled whilst you get you leg over hehehe!!!! Great pic.
helanker
What Tara, Denise and Wysiwig said. LOL ! You are phenomenal At this. :-)))
dochtersions
So nice to watch this, Andrea. I'm still longing for a pond in our garden.
kgb224
Superb capture Andrea. God bless.
Celart
Great capture