Dragonflies in Texas Part I: Dragonfly season is coming to a quick conclusion here in Delaware. So, while visiting my G-kids near Austin, TX I had a chance to get together with a few...

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Dragonflies in Texas Part I

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Oct 27, 2021 21:08:10 #

docshark Loc: Millersville, PA

Dragonfly season is coming to a quick conclusion here in Delaware. So, while visiting my G-kids near Austin, TX I had a chance to get together with a few friends and get in two surveys along the Colorado River in Del Valle, TX. (No not that Colorado River.) In this installment I'll show you a Genus of interesting dragonflies Dythemis. In this Genus there are 7 species and they are in the Skimmer family. They spend a lot of time perched, typically on the tip of branches and frequently with their wings angled down and forward and their abdomen slightly raised.

First we'll take a look at my favorite setwing the Checkered Setwing (Dythemis fugax).

Checkered Setwing ( Dythemis fugax) M by Tony Schoch, on Flickr

Checkered Setwing (Dythemis fugax) F by Tony Schoch, on Flickr

Next is the Black Setwing (Dythemis nigrescens).

Black Setwing (Dythemis nigrescens) M by Tony Schoch, on Flickr

Black Setwing (Dythemis nigrescens) F by Tony Schoch, on Flickr

The last is the Swift Setwing (Dythemis velox)

Swift Setwing (Dythemis velox) M by Tony Schoch, on Flickr

Swift Setwing (Dythemis velox) F by Tony Schoch, on Flickr

More to come. Enjoy!

Oct 27, 2021 21:12:46 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

A stunning set, Doc! Thanks for sharing.

Oct 27, 2021 21:20:12 #

Paul Diamond Loc: Atlanta, GA, USA

Very well done. I enjoy shooting dragons with my 500 mm zoom at 7' to about 20'. Here in GA, the dragons, exhibit their tails by bringing their wings forward when they are in mating season. Seems an understandable invitation to the opposite sex.

Oct 27, 2021 21:21:49 #

docshark Loc: Millersville, PA

UTMike wrote:

A stunning set, Doc! Thanks for sharing.

Hey Mike, so glad you enjoyed them. I love to share my friends' portraits!

>i< Doc

Oct 27, 2021 21:26:53 #

docshark Loc: Millersville, PA

Paul Diamond wrote:

Thanks so much Paul. If you haven't done it already check out the next batch of Ebony Jewelwings and their mating "dance" and wing flapping. I will check out some of your previous posts.
>i< Doc

Oct 27, 2021 21:27:42 #

DougS Loc: Central Arkansas

Very well captured! Excellent set!

Oct 27, 2021 21:31:00 #

docshark Loc: Millersville, PA

DougS wrote:

Very well captured! Excellent set!

Thanks Doug for looking in and commenting. Much appreciated.
>i< Doc

Oct 27, 2021 21:59:49 #

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Outstanding, Doc. And I always look forward to the identifications you provide.

Oct 27, 2021 22:06:05 #

docshark Loc: Millersville, PA

kpmac wrote:

Outstanding, Doc. And I always look forward to the identifications you provide.

Glad you liked them Ken. It was a fair survey. I was expecting more species to shoot. We had 11 total. More to come.
>i< Doc

Oct 27, 2021 22:45:55 #

rockdog Loc: Berkeley, Ca.

docshark wrote:

Dragonfly season is coming to a quick conclusion h... (show quote)

Wow Doc, your photography is spot on. This is a beautiful set, great light management. I learn something from each of your posts, thanks! I also had not checked out your flicker page recently....your catalogue has grown!!
Phil

Oct 28, 2021 06:28:08 #

docshark Loc: Millersville, PA

rockdog wrote:

Thanks so much for the high praise Phil. So glad you enjoyed them my friend and thanks for taking the time to stop by and comment. The light can be pretty harsh in the middle of the afternoon so we basically are out for about 4 hours in the morning and on the lighted side of the trail. If we see a subject on the shady side we have to go with the flash. Yes, I'm approaching the "pro" storage limit on Flickr. If you learned something that's a real bonus for me. You know what they say - "Once an educator........"
>i< Doc

Oct 28, 2021 08:38:59 #

napabob Loc: Napa CA

nice informative series.........

Oct 28, 2021 09:07:51 #

randave2001 Loc: Richmond

The setwings are my favorite dragonflies. Just don't see them enough around here.

Oct 28, 2021 09:08:30 #

angler Loc: StHelens England

Excellent set Doc.

Oct 28, 2021 09:50:13 #

docshark Loc: Millersville, PA

Thank you for looking in and commenting Bob. Glad you enjoyed the narrative. I really don't know if most people care or are just interested in the photos since it is a photo forum.
>i< Doc

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