We are in a period of transition. All around I see the signs of autumn, but summer has not completely loosed its grasp. Last week I spotted this female Eastern Pondhawk dragonfly (Erythemis simplicicollis) at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Eastern Pondhawks are among our most common dragonflies—they are still with us, but their numbers are clearly dwindling.
In this image I really like the juxtaposition of the dragonfly’s bright summer coloration with the more muted autumn colors of the fallen leaves, a visual representation of this time of transition.
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Mike Powell 
Wow! I’m surprised you were able to see her, Mike.
Nice Mike! It is nice you are still seeing dragonflies! Here they are pretty much all gone.
I like the contrast in your photo too! Great shot Mike! 😃
That green colouring is brilliant against the autumn leaves!