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:

  1. Anonymous10:34 AM

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

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  2. bobbie10:39 AM

    Your critters are gorgeous!

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  3. Anonymous11:53 AM

    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!

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  4. Geraldine 1:55 PM

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

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  5. i beati2:54 PM

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

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  6. Gretchen3:04 PM

    So beautiful!!!

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  7. This Is My Blog - fishing guy3:43 PM

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

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  8. Anonymous3:49 PM

    Beautiful images of these wonderful creatures!!

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  9. Misty DawnS4:22 PM

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

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  10. Kahshe Cottager4:22 PM

    Lovely photos - they are so clear!
    Have a wonderful weekend!
    My Camera Critters Here and Here

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  11. ratmammy5:48 PM

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

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  12. Rambling Woods7:29 PM

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

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  13. kjpweb7:30 PM

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

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  14. Lapa378:01 PM

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

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  15. Michele8:07 PM

    Yes, that shadow is awesome on the last photo... it's beautiful!
    Mountain Retreat Photos

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  16. Ramblings of a Villas Girl9:23 PM

    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

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  17. Becky9:41 PM

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

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  18. Jane Hards Photography10:03 PM

    They are beautiful creatures, beautifully taken.

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  19. Mary10:04 PM

    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?

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  20. Kay4:58 AM

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

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  21. EG CameraGirl12:18 PM

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

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  22. AppleDebbie3:03 PM

    Wonderful photos... the detail is amazing!

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  23. Baker Watson3:17 PM

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

    Baker

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  24. LingoVise Says...1:14 AM

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

    Super detail, so crisp & clear. Gorgeous!

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  25. Texas Travelers11:19 AM

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


    We did a post similar a while back.
    You might like it.
    Come visit our Dragons and Damsels, Click here.
    Troy and Martha

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