I photographed this Blue Dasher dragonfly (Pachydiplax longipennis) at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens this morning.
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Good one! Nice!
This is a dancer or an acrobat 🙂
Cool, you got him in the obelisk posture. Some people think this is a territorial threat display, but other dragonflies do this to prevent overheating. Did you take the photo in midday heat?
It was midmorning but on a day (last Saturday) when we came close to setting a record temperature for Washington DC (we reached 105 degrees, one short of the record). Thanks for clarifying the position name. There are so many positions it’s almost like watching tai chi or yoga.
One of my favorite dragonflies. They are so active at their territorial perches, and the colors (I especially like those eyes) are so vibrant. Their pursuit flights when they chase off challenging males are really impressive. I have clocked them (using high speed videography) at maximum turn rates of 3000 degreess a second.
Wow! Thanks for your comments. You combine elements of beauty (colors and eyes) with elements of science (speed). I’m a neophyte by comparison. Did you check out my newest Blue Dasher post from today? https://michaelqpowell.wordpress.com/2012/08/04/dramatic-portrait-of-a-blue-dasher-dragonfly/
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