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.
a return Visit
10 years ago
42 comments:
What great photos of the dragonflies. They are so difficult to photograph since they are usually flying around. That first photo is a knockout with the bright blue and yellow together.
These are beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing!! You've inspired me to get outside with my camera.. We'll see what I can find...! :)
Georgia
Great shots, Mary!
Right on about Monet and Swarovski. You just can't get the same color combinations in other bugs.
Hi Mary....they are just exquisite aren't they......strangely I posted dragons today.....don't have as many as you but just as beautiful......
They're like flying jewells!
Wow Mary! These are such beautiful creatures....and you have captured their beauty PERFECTLY!
WOW oh WOW!
So cool that the convention's at your pond this season! We just get the odd copper colored one now and again.
Great pictures! Dragonflies are so hard to capture and you got a bunch. I find that just when I'm set up and ready to start shooting, they fly off.
Look at your fabulous photos! Wow! Love those dorsals. Don't you love their eyes!!
What fantastic shots Mary. As always, loving the macro work and the fine detail that it brings to light. Just beautiful.
The wings! Oh my!! Exquisite!
My goodness, Mary--them's some fantastic photos!
Lynne nailed it--flying jewels.
OK, Mary, I've run out of superlatives. You have outdone yourself with these dragonfly photos. Speechless.
Well, I'm in heaven! What gorgeous creatures and so beautifully captured, Mary. Actually I amalso a little envious. :) Thank you so much for sharing and giving me a smile.
These are FABULOUS! I never can get quite that close and my colors have never been that brilliant. You rock, Mary!
Oh Mary, those are exquisite!
I've got dragons, too, Mary--aren't they fun??!!
I love the colors, too--and the way they turn their heads and watch you.
I'm not good at IDs, but I've found a very helpful site--for the hundreds more you're probably finding....
http://www.marietta.edu/~odonata/images/dmc/diagnostics/index.htm
Your pictures are the best!
they are stunning aren't they.
great to watch them fly and then turn on a sixpence!
Excellent photos! Blue dashers are a big favorite of mine. Can't wait to see what you do with your other species.
These are beautiful, Mary! I haven't seen a dragonfly here yet this year, so thanks for sharing these. I hope work slows down a little for you soon so that you have more time to get outside; I'm waiting for the sequel to the bug porn:)
I am so jealous--you captured these beautiful creatures perfectly.
Dear Mary,
The Dragonflies and Damselflies are incredible bugs...There are so many different varieties...like birds...
All your photos are great. I really enjoy macro photography.
The butterflies are out too...
Summertime and the living is good!
Sherry
Wow..Amazing photos Mary!
How do you get such clear crisp close up photos with a point and shoot? I have one..and cant seem to get shots like those!
Please tell me your secret...I am listening..
Every one is a oooooo-aaaaaah shot!
Wow Mary! These are beautiful. I didn't realize how much color a dragonfly had. Thanks for sharing with us. Lisa
Those are luscious! Beautiful pics! Dragons and damsels have such neat translucent wings, and you have captured them so well.
I love summer!!!
Great pictures!! I get the blue dashers in my pond, too. Don't you just want to wear one on your lapel?!
Oh my gosh Mary, they are all gorgeous! I wish it was wetter around here to have so many and the variety you get out there. I love dragonflies :)
Such gorgeous shots Mary!!! You always inspire me to get out there and take picturs. I am just starting to take pics of Dragonflys and seeing these makes me want to go out there and start now!
Just Gorgeous Mary! Are all these dragonflies at the pond in your yard?? What a treat for you (and us too!)
Holy crap, these are great pics!
I remember you used to have a Kodak kinda like mine; I have a problem: my macro setting SUCKS OUT LOUD! Any suggestions? Email me!
Mary your dragonfly photos are fabulous! I can hardly believe they let you get so close! We have yet to see dragonflies in NH this year but hopefully with a some warm weather they'll be popping up soon!
Sharon
Gosh Mary! These pics are the very best! I especially love the top one. You should enter it in a contest......it is just beautiful!
I am always amazed at how you work that camera girl! Great job!
Oh Mary, these are great! Do you have them at the pond all the time? I am just beginning to see them up here.
Great pictures Mary. I found some cards you had sent John today as I was going through his stuff. Thank you for the cards. He loved them.
xoxo Nita
Absolutely beautiful, Mary! I rarely seem to be able to catch dragonflies before they zoom off to their next brief perch, and when I do manage to snap a shot or two they never turn out as nice as these. Your macro work is just wonderful!
These are absolutely divine. They bring back memories of a day at Star Ranch when I was in the third grade. I've been turning a post over in my mind about the 10 happiest moments of my life. This was one of them. The dragon flies were a welcome part of the adventure. Blue and beautiful, my brother told me they wouldn't sting.
Cool series, I like the 2nd last closeup shot of the dragonfly, the details are amazing.cuth
Simply gorgeous! Aren't they supposed to be good luck? ... and you have an army of them around you.
How lucky can you get?
Gorgeous images, Mary! I enjoy dragonflies as much as butterflies. It was blue dashers that prompted me to buy three, not just one, dragonfly books!
ps, yes that does appear to be a female. They are gorgeous too with bronze to reddish eyes.
I don't know how you do it! These glitter like jewels.
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