Emperor Dragonfly in flight

Well summer is here at last temp 30°C, down near the pond today, been watching the damselflies and the dragonflies, got very burnt,and now feel like I'm on fire. Levi has had fun running around and play with his toys in the shade, he is now exhausted and taking a wee rest.

Emperor Dragonfly:
Length: 78mm approx
One of Europe's largest dragonflies, the Emperor dragonfly is quite distinctive. A bright blue abdomen and large size (UK's largest dragonfly). Usually lives on well vegetated waters, but doesn't like fast flowing streams. It is a strong flyer that doesn't land often,it even eating its prey in flight, has amazing speed and agility and are wary and difficult to approach. which can make it hard to photograph. They often chase away other dragonflies and even damselflies from their patch.