I’m still looking for my first dragonfly of the season, but was thrilled yesterday afternoon when I spotted my first damselfly, a Fragile Forktail (Ischnura posita), at Jackson Miles Abbott Wetland Refuge. In anticipation of seeing one of these small insects, I mounted my Tamron 180mm macro lens on my camera, a lens that has gone largely unused during the long winter months in favor of my telephoto zoom lens.
Yesterday was a nice reminded of how much I enjoy using a macro lens. (To give you a sense of scale, a Fragile Forktail damselfly is about 0.8-1.1 inches in length (21-29mm).)
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Although not one of Benjamin’s beloved dragonflies, this beautifully photographed damselfly will surely delight him! Thank-you, Mr. Mike!!
You are very welcome, Ellen. I am confident that I will be able to feature a dragonfly within the next week or two. Now that things are warming up, I think that some of them will soon be emerging.
Like tiny jewels!
I have often thought of dragonflies and damselflies as jewel-like and I smile every time that I see a woman wearing a dragonfly pin or brooch.
Nice shots, they are endlessly fascinating!
Dragonflies and damselflies have wonderful colors, a fascinating life history, and incredible aerial skills. How could a person not like them?
“Wow, Mr. Mike! I like the second picture bestest, Gem made it bigger. The eyes, wings and green color is so cool! I hope dragonflies come soon. Thank you!” Benjamin.
“Thanks, Benjamin, for your wonderful comments. I too hope dragonflies will be coming soon.”
Absolutely amazing shots! The detail is incredible! Just beautiful!
Thanks. I love shooting macro and it is always exciting when the subjects let me get close.