I have been to Vienna, Austria often enough in the past 25 years that I have seen most of the big tourist sights. Now, when I have a bit of free time in the city, as I did yesterday, I like to go exploring in the Donau-Auen National Park and seek out wildlife.
I was thrilled when I spotted dragonfly in flight and was able to photograph it after it landed high in a tree. It is not a species with which I am familiar, but fellow bloggere and dragonfly enthusiast Walter Sanford suggested that it is of the Emerald family and I tend to agree with him.
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Benjamin’s was ecstatic when I enlarged the photo of this Dragonfly…”WOW, look at his beautiful humomgous wings!” It is an amazing capture, we both love it. It is so kind of you to share a part of your trip with us. Thank-you, Mr. Mike!!
Absolutely gorgeous, Mike. I have a similar thrill when birding in foreign countries; finding a beautiful new friend not only makes one’s day, but it familiarizes foreign. Nice to see Vienna is experiencing spring.
Beautiful photo, Mike.
Very nice, Mike!
I’ve had a look at a checklist for Austria, possibly Downey Emerald?
I’ve looked at the three possibilities for Austria and I agree that it seems like Downy Emerald is the most likely possibility–the others are Brilliant Emerald and Northern Emerald.
Very beautiful details!
Thank you very much. It is always a challenge to capture detail when it comes to such small subjects.
You did a great job!
WOW!