Some folks are a bit shocked when I post photos of mating insects, so here is a more discreet look at a damselfly couple in tandem that I encountered last week at Jackson Miles Abbott Wetland Refuge. Somehow I can’t help but think of the old doo wop song “Silhouettes,” which recounts the story of a man who sees two silhouettes on a shade. He thinks his girlfriend is kissing another guy, only to find out that he is at the wrong house.
I may have heard the original version by The Rays that came out in 1957, but suspect I actually recall the cover version done by Herman’s Hermits that came out in 1965. In case you have never heard the song or are simply feeling nostalgic, here is a link to YouTube for the original version and a link to the cover by Herman’s Hermits.
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Of course I remember that song, and it’s a perfect fit for your photo. The long, narrow leaf emphasizes the vertical aspect of the photo; it’s one of those perfect backgrounds.
I think that almost all of us who are of “a certain age” remember that song–I just wonder if members of younger generations are familiar with it. 🙂
That’s an amazing photo! Thank you once again
Thanks, Ann. When the pair of damselflies flew up into the trees, I almost gave up on them. Fortunately I was able to track them to their new location and was delighted that I could see them through the leaf on which they were perched.
Great photos, but now that song is stuck in my head 😦
Photo – I know there’s only one – I got carried away.
…but there are two silhouettes on the shade. There are a lot worse songs that you could have stuck in your head, Dan.
That’s true, Mike. I wasn’t complaining – you did a great job.
Mike, I love your posts the words and photos. I chuckled at you kind mention of ” a more discreet look”🐞🤣
Thanks, Suzette. As you may have noticed, I try to have a little fun when I write my posts. Most often they are a direct reflection of how I am feeling at the moment when I sit down and start typing away.
Excellent capture!
Thanks, kenne. I absolutely love shadows and silhouettes and this was a fun one to photograph.
Oh what a lovely couple they made…
What a wonderful photo opportunity and, of course, lovely capture! 🙂 I never heard of the song, but listened to both versions and enjoyed it very much. 🙂
You look to be way too young to have heard it when it was popular, Laura. I am glad you liked it. 🙂
I’m 47, but an old soul 😉 and very much like the decades of those songs. 😊
What a great photo!
Thanks, Laura. Silhouettes can be so much fun.
I remember that song and this photo fits it perfectly!
Thanks. The connection immediately came to my mind. I think that the music of our childhood stays with us, even as we are getting old.
Yes!
Awesome photo, that’s really sweet 🙂
Thanks, Liz.
Now that is an unusual shot of the dragonflies!
I am always seeking for new, creative ways to photograph my subjects, Chris, and was thrilled when this opportunity presented itself to me.
I remember the original very well. Thanks for the flashback–and the shadows!
Fun capture, Mike!
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Photography doesn’t have to be serious all of the time. 🙂
For sure!
Cool capture, Mike! I didn’t remember that oldy, and have just listened to both versions from your links — great match of the photo to the song 😀.
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You are obviously too young to remember such oldies, Ellen. 🙂
🙂 Certainly their first time around