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Nov 6, 2022 10:12:46   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
Excellent.

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Nov 6, 2022 11:31:46   #
raymondh Loc: Walker, MI
 
Superb captures, as usual.

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Nov 6, 2022 11:54:35   #
Mark Sturtevant Loc: Grand Blanc, MI
 
Thank you, everybody!

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Nov 6, 2022 12:14:16   #
Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV
 
As someone who has just started to shoot dragons, all I can say is holy moly!!! Great stuff!!!

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Nov 6, 2022 12:37:33   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
Tack sharp work, Mark!

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Nov 6, 2022 14:01:30   #
cyan Loc: Northern NJ
 
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
Black saddlebags (Tramea lacerata). So-named from the wing markings that make them look like they have, well, saddlebags. These dragonflies fly for long periods, and (to me) they seem to scarcely offer one a chance for a photograph.
Black saddlebags by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr

Royal river cruiser (Macromia taeniolata). These large dragons patrol up and down along their territory. But they will land eventually. Then they are surprisingly easy to approach. This one landed so close to me that I had to step back for pictures!
Royal river cruiser by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr

Calico pennant (Celithemis elisa). These small dragons will land frequently. But they always perch at the tops of tall grasses, so to get this view one must always creep in very close and aim down. If they fly off, they won't go far before they land. Then it's time to try try again.
Calico pennant by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr

Thanks for looking!
Black saddlebags ( i Tramea lacerata /i ). So-name... (show quote)


These are magnificent!

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Nov 6, 2022 15:25:16   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
Black saddlebags (Tramea lacerata). So-named from the wing markings that make them look like they have, well, saddlebags. These dragonflies fly for long periods, and (to me) they seem to scarcely offer one a chance for a photograph.
Black saddlebags by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr

Royal river cruiser (Macromia taeniolata). These large dragons patrol up and down along their territory. But they will land eventually. Then they are surprisingly easy to approach. This one landed so close to me that I had to step back for pictures!
Royal river cruiser by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr

Calico pennant (Celithemis elisa). These small dragons will land frequently. But they always perch at the tops of tall grasses, so to get this view one must always creep in very close and aim down. If they fly off, they won't go far before they land. Then it's time to try try again.
Calico pennant by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr

Thanks for looking!
Black saddlebags ( i Tramea lacerata /i ). So-name... (show quote)

Nice set.

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Nov 6, 2022 15:49:46   #
shangyrhee Loc: Nashville TN to Sacramento CA
 
WOW excellent series !!! Dragon flies alway fascinate me . Thank you , Shang.

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Nov 6, 2022 16:50:35   #
photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA
 
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
Black saddlebags (Tramea lacerata). So-named from the wing markings that make them look like they have, well, saddlebags. These dragonflies fly for long periods, and (to me) they seem to scarcely offer one a chance for a photograph.
Black saddlebags by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr

Royal river cruiser (Macromia taeniolata). These large dragons patrol up and down along their territory. But they will land eventually. Then they are surprisingly easy to approach. This one landed so close to me that I had to step back for pictures!
Royal river cruiser by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr

Calico pennant (Celithemis elisa). These small dragons will land frequently. But they always perch at the tops of tall grasses, so to get this view one must always creep in very close and aim down. If they fly off, they won't go far before they land. Then it's time to try try again.
Calico pennant by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr

Thanks for looking!
Black saddlebags ( i Tramea lacerata /i ). So-name... (show quote)


Well done images.

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Nov 7, 2022 13:32:13   #
Bubalola Loc: Big Apple, NY
 
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
Black saddlebags (Tramea lacerata). So-named from the wing markings that make them look like they have, well, saddlebags. These dragonflies fly for long periods, and (to me) they seem to scarcely offer one a chance for a photograph.
Black saddlebags by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr

Royal river cruiser (Macromia taeniolata). These large dragons patrol up and down along their territory. But they will land eventually. Then they are surprisingly easy to approach. This one landed so close to me that I had to step back for pictures!
Royal river cruiser by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr

Calico pennant (Celithemis elisa). These small dragons will land frequently. But they always perch at the tops of tall grasses, so to get this view one must always creep in very close and aim down. If they fly off, they won't go far before they land. Then it's time to try try again.
Calico pennant by Mark Sturtevant, on Flickr

Thanks for looking!
Black saddlebags ( i Tramea lacerata /i ). So-name... (show quote)


Meticulously photographed and presented, Mark!

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Nov 7, 2022 15:12:42   #
weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA
 
Fantastic captures!

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Nov 9, 2022 13:13:35   #
topcat Loc: Alameda, CA
 
Excellent captures

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