Eastern Amberwing in June

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Eastern Amberwing in June

June 12, 2015 by Mike Powell

One of my favorite summer dragonflies is the tiny Eastern Amberwing (Perithemis tenera). Its distinctive coloration makes it pretty easy to identify, even from a distance.

Posted in dragonfly, Insects, Macro Photography, Photography, wildlife | Tagged Alexandria VA, Canon 50D, Eastern Amberwing, Eastern Amberwing dragonfly, Huntley Meadows Park, Perithemis tenera, Tamron 150-600mm telephoto | 6 Comments

6 Responses

on June 12, 2015 at 5:44 am | Reply New Hampshire Garden Solutions

This is one I’ve been expecting to see any day now. Beautiful background in this shot!
on June 12, 2015 at 12:25 pm | Reply Laura (PA Pict)

Wonderful shot. Those wings really could be amber.
on June 13, 2015 at 12:39 am | Reply Sue

Your dragonfly/damselfly photos are really terrific, Mike. You’re getting some great backgrounds and poses, and pretty sharp clarity. This is another wonderful one to add to the collection.
- on June 13, 2015 at 6:08 am | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks, Sue. Some of my most recent ones, like this one, have an artistic element to them that goes beyond merely recording their presence. I’m spending a lot of time looking for these little beauties and I think my techniques are improving. The simplicity of the composition, the curved lines, and the colors are what makes this image special for me.
on June 13, 2015 at 1:24 am | Reply Charlie@Seattle Trekker

Love the gorgeous color and amazing detail…The world is so full of such amazing things.
- on June 13, 2015 at 6:03 am | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks, Charlie.