Ink sketch of the Orto Botanico, Florence, one of the 3 oldest botanic gardens in Italy, and the worldBotanic Garden, FlorenceEmperor Dragonfly (note the curved abdomen) at fountain, Orto Botanico, Florence. It seemed to me that the insect was darting at falling drops as if they were prey. It spent many minutes at this task.Just checking that it really was an Emperor Dragonfly – nearly unmarked green thorax, blue abdomen with small black lines, eyes green below, blue aboveCanna Lilies and plant house, Orto Botanico, FlorenceRoots of Spindle Palm Hyophorba verschaffeltiiRed and Yellow Water-Lilies, Orto Botanico Florence
The English seem unemotional … except for their passion for nature
