This is one of my wife's statues. I thought it deserved something more than a simple picture representing it and I tried to imagine something a bit special. The idea came to me looking at the still life pictures that many of you posted. It has been my first approach to this kind of picture.

Ayia Napa Monastery, Cyprus. Renowned sunshine resort of clubs and bars but in the centre of this former fishing village lies a Monastery. Peace and tranquility lie within where visitors are welcome wander the small grounds.

Taken with 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 Four Thirds lens and an EX-25 extension tube on an E-M1 via an MMF-3.

Now had the species confirmed by the British Dragonfly Society