Slaty Skimmer Dragonfly - Libellula incesta
Jul 8, 2017 18:47:47 #
This little beauty kept circling and perching on a flower stem near my front stoop. I wasn't planning on taking any macros today, but he (at least I THINK it's a "he") just made it so tempting.
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Jul 8, 2017 19:17:09 #
rwilson1942 wrote:
Thanks Rick. It's often a real challenge to get close to some dragonflies. But this one just....... sat there........ and let me move right in.Jul 8, 2017 19:22:00 #
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Jul 8, 2017 20:35:40 #
tinusbum wrote:
Thanks Tom. I used to get a lot of my dragonfly photos out in my driveway when they would frequently perch on my car antenna. But we traded cars and now there is no true outside antenna for them to perch on. This guy gave me a brief second option.really nice shots
Jul 8, 2017 20:55:28 #
gym wrote:
i take bamboo garden stakes and stick a few in the ground for them to land on.Thanks Tom. I used to get a lot of my dragonfly photos out in my driveway when they would frequently perch on my car antenna. But we traded cars and now there is no true outside antenna for them to perch on. This guy gave me a brief second option.
Jul 8, 2017 21:17:01 #
tinusbum wrote:
Great idea! I have an herb garden next to my driveway and it would be a perfect place for a few stakes. I'll do that tomorrow!!i take bamboo garden stakes and stick a few in the ground for them to land on.
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Jul 9, 2017 00:48:45 #
Very good, and wow, it sure let you come in close. I see a lot of these where I am, and they are always entertaining. As you describe, they frequently zip out and come back to their perch. They often contest perching rights with other Odonates, and it if fun to watch the drama.
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