I finally managed to get a shot of a Blue Dasher dragonfly (Pachydiplax longipennis) on a lotus flower bud this past weekend. Previously I had photographed Blue Dashers on various plants and stalks and other things, but I have always thought that it would be especially cool to get on perched on the tip of a lotus bud.
It’s nice sometimes to have your wishes fulfilled and, yes, I think the photo met my expectations.
Blue Dasher dragonfly on lotus bud
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Mike Powell 
This is amazing shot!!!!
Thanks. I’ve found with dragonflies that it helps to be lucky. So often they land on things too far away or they fly off while I’m trying to frame the shot.
Yes you’re right. It will fly off soon when we go closer or create noise. Excellent capturing!!! more patience is required to capture beautiful shots!!!
I love the color of this one.
I like it.