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Jul 21, 2022 15:52:35   #
Muddyvalley Loc: McMinnville, Oregon
 
It has been around 90* around the ponds here. The birds aren't helping as my technique is to walk slowly and when I disturb the dragons, wait and see where they land, then ease up on them. As soon as they fly, often as not they will be snatched up before I get a chance. So, I moved up the hill into the woods where there are quite a few small springs and it is at least 10* cooler. The lighting was uneven, but I found a few that worked out ok.
The Meadowhawks were all teneral and probably S.pallipes. The Striped Meadowhawk.
The Spreadwing, I believe is Lestes congener, the Spotted Spreadwing. Named for the tiny spots on the lower abdomen. They show up clearly when downloaded. The girl eating the moth and the other I am not sure of.

A couple of the shots are similar, but with different backgrounds. This is a result of moving slightly when shooting, so as to get a different effect.


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Jul 21, 2022 16:01:04   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
Well worth your effort, Vic. Great set.

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Jul 21, 2022 16:04:52   #
Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States
 
Great set!

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Jul 21, 2022 16:28:03   #
gmontjr2350 Loc: Southern NJ
 
Well done!!!

George

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Jul 21, 2022 17:09:48   #
Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis
 
Muddyvalley wrote:
It has been around 90* around the ponds here. The birds aren't helping as my technique is to walk slowly and when I disturb the dragons, wait and see where they land, then ease up on them. As soon as they fly, often as not they will be snatched up before I get a chance. So, I moved up the hill into the woods where there are quite a few small springs and it is at least 10* cooler. The lighting was uneven, but I found a few that worked out ok.
The Meadowhawks were all teneral and probably S.pallipes. The Striped Meadowhawk.
The Spreadwing, I believe is Lestes congener, the Spotted Spreadwing. Named for the tiny spots on the lower abdomen. They show up clearly when downloaded. The girl eating the moth and the other I am not sure of.

A couple of the shots are similar, but with different backgrounds. This is a result of moving slightly when shooting, so as to get a different effect.
It has been around 90* around the ponds here. The... (show quote)



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Jul 21, 2022 19:39:34   #
BArthur3
 
👍👍👍

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Jul 22, 2022 05:17:10   #
tcthome Loc: NJ
 
Really nice captures.

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Jul 22, 2022 05:47:12   #
Tracy B. Loc: Indiana
 
Nice set!

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Jul 22, 2022 06:19:21   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
Muddyvalley wrote:
It has been around 90* around the ponds here. The birds aren't helping as my technique is to walk slowly and when I disturb the dragons, wait and see where they land, then ease up on them. As soon as they fly, often as not they will be snatched up before I get a chance. So, I moved up the hill into the woods where there are quite a few small springs and it is at least 10* cooler. The lighting was uneven, but I found a few that worked out ok.
The Meadowhawks were all teneral and probably S.pallipes. The Striped Meadowhawk.
The Spreadwing, I believe is Lestes congener, the Spotted Spreadwing. Named for the tiny spots on the lower abdomen. They show up clearly when downloaded. The girl eating the moth and the other I am not sure of.

A couple of the shots are similar, but with different backgrounds. This is a result of moving slightly when shooting, so as to get a different effect.
It has been around 90* around the ponds here. The... (show quote)

Nice set Victor

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Jul 22, 2022 07:03:24   #
randave2001 Loc: Richmond
 

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Jul 22, 2022 07:26:17   #
docshark Loc: Millersville, PA
 
Wow Vic this is a great set! very sharp shots and a nice variety. Your hungry lady looks like a Northern or Tule. I'd be leaning toward Tule though. Be careful out there in that heat.
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Jul 22, 2022 07:27:15   #
nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL
 
Nice sharp images!

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Jul 22, 2022 10:10:11   #
BboH Loc: s of 2/21, Ellicott City, MD
 
That damsel fly looks to be enjoying a meal...

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Jul 22, 2022 11:39:47   #
Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas
 
Great series, Victor.

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Jul 22, 2022 12:44:20   #
merrytexan Loc: georgia
 
Muddyvalley wrote:
It has been around 90* around the ponds here. The birds aren't helping as my technique is to walk slowly and when I disturb the dragons, wait and see where they land, then ease up on them. As soon as they fly, often as not they will be snatched up before I get a chance. So, I moved up the hill into the woods where there are quite a few small springs and it is at least 10* cooler. The lighting was uneven, but I found a few that worked out ok.
The Meadowhawks were all teneral and probably S.pallipes. The Striped Meadowhawk.
The Spreadwing, I believe is Lestes congener, the Spotted Spreadwing. Named for the tiny spots on the lower abdomen. They show up clearly when downloaded. The girl eating the moth and the other I am not sure of.

A couple of the shots are similar, but with different backgrounds. This is a result of moving slightly when shooting, so as to get a different effect.
It has been around 90* around the ponds here. The... (show quote)


A beautiful colorful, and sharp set, victor!

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