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Dragonfly beauty

June 8, 2015 by Mike Powell

I love the delicate beauty of dragonflies and they can be spectacular, especially in dramatic lighting and from unusual angles, like these recent shots of a Painted Skimmer (Libellula semifasciata).

Posted in dragonfly, Insects, Macro Photography, Nature, Photography, wildlife | Tagged Alexandria VA, Canon 50D, Huntley Meadows Park, Libellula semifasciata, Painted Skimmer, Painted Skimmer dragonfly, Tamron 150-600mm telephoto | 7 Comments

7 Responses

on June 8, 2015 at 7:37 am | Reply Victor Rakmil

Great shots, especially the one face on.
on June 8, 2015 at 12:32 pm | Reply Laura (PA Pict)

Wonderful images.
- on June 8, 2015 at 2:49 pm | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks, Laura.
on June 8, 2015 at 1:32 pm | Reply naturesnippets

Your title says it all!
- on June 8, 2015 at 2:49 pm | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks.
on June 9, 2015 at 5:30 am | Reply New Hampshire Garden Solutions

I love that first shot with the highlights on the wings. I tried to get in front of one the other day and it flew away each time. It let me take all the side shots I wanted, but none of the face. Maybe it was shy.
- on June 9, 2015 at 6:00 am | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Dragonflies have such amazing vision that I am surprised that they ever let us take any shots when they are aware of our presence.