Dragonflies

There is a dragonfly convention on the pond. I’ve never seen so many at once.

No stories today - just dragonflies.

I want to share the fun I had with Blue Dashers and the macro setting.

It’s no wonder Monet and Swarovski have dragons and damsels in their brooch lines.

Aren’t they fabulous?

Blue Dasher males are very territorial. I didn’t know that until now.

Female Blue Dasher. If my ID is incorrect, let me know, please?

Mid-day under the highest sun and evening when mosquitoes gather are the best times to find them.

I chuckle when they fly away suddenly and quickly return to the same look-out post.

Eyes and heads scan incoming from all directions, ready for combat.

I’m photographing dorsals now and will move around in front of their eyes when they know me better.

Mosquitoes aren’t a problem for us when an army of dragonflies is on duty.

There are more species around. I’ll find them.