Saturday, August 02, 2008

Camera Critters: Dragonflies and Damselfly #17

Dot-tailed Whiteface
male Twelve-spotted SkimmerSuperb Jewelwing Damselfly

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25 comments:

Anonymous said...

very nice, ann. I like the colors and wing pattern in the middle photo.

bobbie said...

Your critters are gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

Damsels and dragons - now we need a fast flying Knight-in-armorfly, too. That middle fellow will all the spots looks the part, maybe they should re-name him... Spectacular shots!

Geraldine said...

I love dragonflys! What a great group of photos you've shared with us today. Thanks Ann.

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i beati said...

great close ups I'm perusing your others on the blog as well. loving it sandy

Gretchen said...

So beautiful!!!

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Ann: Great photos on your post. I really posted before I saw yours, honest. LOL Check it out.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful images of these wonderful creatures!!

Misty DawnS said...

Fantastic dragonfly and damselfly shots! I especially love the shadow in the last photo! Outstanding!

Kahshe Cottager said...

Lovely photos - they are so clear!
Have a wonderful weekend!
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ratmammy said...

it's amazing what details we can now get with our cameras!

Rambling Woods said...

You must be the dragonfly whisperer..I can't get that close. Great shots Ann...

kjpweb said...

Good ones - especially like the 12 spotted Skimmer! Kudos!
Cheers, Klaus

Lapa37 said...

I never knew there were anything other tan dragon flies. You learn something new everyday. Great shots.

Michele said...

Yes, that shadow is awesome on the last photo... it's beautiful!
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Ramblings of a Villas Girl said...

Hi! they are all great, but I like the second one the best. There is something about his wings that I am drawn to. Lisa

Becky said...

Great pictures Ann. I know how difficult it is to get these guys to hold still.

Jane Hards Photography said...

They are beautiful creatures, beautifully taken.

Mary said...

Gee, Ann....everyone of those is soemthing that I've never seen before! And such great photos of them! I was trying to figure out the 12-spot name for that second one?

Kay said...

These are very impressive photos! Gorgeous dragon flies!!!

EG CameraGirl said...

I love chasing dragonflies and damselflies with my camera lens so I appreciate you very good photos!

AppleDebbie said...

Wonderful photos... the detail is amazing!

Baker Watson said...

Don't you just love the shadows cast by these particular damselflies? They are superb. Great captures. All.

Baker

LingoVise Says... said...

These are all lovely - but the 2nd & 3rd shots are Ahhhmazing!

Super detail, so crisp & clear. Gorgeous!

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Texas Travelers said...

Great photos and thanks for adding the names.
This is a really well done post. I enjoyed it very much.


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