The breeze was kicking up a bit and this Halloween Pennant dragonfly seemed to be holding on for dear life when I spotted in on Tuesday at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge. It seems to be that it would be safer and more secure to grasp the stalk a bit lower, but, like other members of the pennant family of dragonflies, this Halloween Pennant is a bit of a thrill seeker.
As the old adage, often attributed to John A. Shedd, states, “A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” Sometimes, I think, it is good for us to step out of our comfort zones, which can turn into ruts if we are not careful, and take a risk by living life on the edge, like this Halloween Pennant dragonfly.
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Wow–what a beauty!
Wow! Fantastic.
This may be my favorite dragonfly! Breathtaking! Mike, the wisdom is appreciated, too! “Step out of the comfort box.” For the first time in a while, I went back to MY refuge ;-). Well, it belongs to the Missouri Conservation Department and ALL OF US. Being in nature heals me. Several dragonflies circled me on one particular path yesterday and I thought of you!
This is beautiful, its wings are amazing. Thank you, Love, nia
Thanks, Nia. Although I love all dragonflies, the ones with patterned wings are particularly stunning.
Exactly, I did my first image with them, but not beautiful as yours, they are really art project. Welcome and Thank you dear Mike, Love, nia