Each fall I look forward to the reappearance of the Blue-faced Meadhowhawk dragonflies (Sympetrum ambiguum). No matter how many times I see them, I never fail to be amazed at the wonderful combination of bright colors on these little beauties.
Quite often Blue-faced Meadowhawks perch in the crowded undergrowth, where the background is cluttered. I was quite happy recently to capture a few images in which the dragonfly perched a little higher, which allowed me to isolate it from the background and ensure that the viewer’s attention is focused on the primary subject.
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Mike Powell 
That first image in particular is so vibrant, Mike and full of beautiful details. It really glows.
Thanks, Chris. The lighting was particularly beautiful when I took that first shot, almost like there was a spotlight shining on the dragonfly.