dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Yesterday I was in South Central Idaho in the Twin Falls area to meet my nephew who had come to a gathering on a ranch near the small town of Bliss, ID. In my travels I stopped along the Snake River near Hagerman where I found numerous damselflies doing what they seem to do best in creating new damselflies as well as spiders, different plants, mushrooms, etc. It ended up being a pretty good day for photography.

Some of these damselflies are not in perfect focus, sorry about that, as they were in constant motion and flying. But I found their shadows underneath were very interesting.

Dennis

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Mark Sturtevant Loc: Grand Blanc, MI

Well done!

bcheary Loc: Jacksonville, FL

Nice set Dennis.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Thank you Mark.

Dennis

EnglishBrenda Loc: Kent, England

The blue colour on these is spectacular.

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

The life and times of "Damselflies in Action." Great title of a kid's book

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Thank you very much Brenda. I have read, in the world of birds it is the males that are more brightly attired. I wonder if something similar takes place in the insect world. Something to ponder for a few seconds.

Dennis

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Thank you dpullum for the positive comment. You may have a great idea.

Dennis

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Thank you kpmac for the wonderful emojis. Much appreciated.

Dennis

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

I wonder if the female ever thinks, "Let go of me...Not today, I have a headache!"

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Thank you sippy for the comment. I had the same idea while photographing and watching these things do their thing. Occasionally but fairly often it appeared that just when the two were quietly doing their mating thing the male would simply yank the female and fly a few inches from where they were. A few seconds later he would do the same thing. I actually thought to myself, that seems rude. It did not look like a pleasant experience for the woman, um, er, ahhh, female.

Another thing and you can think I am crazy if you like. Have you ever noticed that the males have a face, wait for it, that somewhat has the appearance of a human face? Apart from the HUMONGOUS eyes if looked upon from the side it could almost be somebody's uncle Joe. Just a thought.

Dennis

docshark Loc: Millersville, PA

I love this set Dennis. First rate shots. All appear to be Tule Bluets (Enallagma carunculatum).
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docshark Loc: Millersville, PA

Actually Gary. While surveying damsels I have seen them drop to the ground and pretend to be dead until the males leave!
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dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Thank you very much Doc. Your knowledgeable comments are always welcome.

Dennis