I was watching some dragonflies at home the other evening.....
These two can be seen on our pond regularly....the small Blue Dasher at the top and the larger Slaty Skimmer below it.
While sitting in the front yard, I could see a couple flying around in front of the garage and landing on the "vine tree". They were chasing little bugs that were swarming around. These seemed really big to me as I watched them. I walked over and took photos.....but don't know what kind they are. (NOTE: Bug Guide says this is a Great Blue Skimmer)
I don't usually get photos that show the eyes so clearly.....and the wing patterns.
If I've seen this one before with that white face and those turquoise eyes, I don't recognize it from this angle. It was high on the tree and I could not see the back color at all.
I thought is was very pretty!
Another large dragonfly on the basketball goal rim....again, way up in the air over my head!
I have several thistle plants growing between the garage and the house this year....usually there is just one plant, with one flower. This one has it's first flower open and has several more buds.
The Tiger Swallowtail spread itself out for me on the phlox.
These two can be seen on our pond regularly....the small Blue Dasher at the top and the larger Slaty Skimmer below it.
While sitting in the front yard, I could see a couple flying around in front of the garage and landing on the "vine tree". They were chasing little bugs that were swarming around. These seemed really big to me as I watched them. I walked over and took photos.....but don't know what kind they are. (NOTE: Bug Guide says this is a Great Blue Skimmer)
I don't usually get photos that show the eyes so clearly.....and the wing patterns.
If I've seen this one before with that white face and those turquoise eyes, I don't recognize it from this angle. It was high on the tree and I could not see the back color at all.
I thought is was very pretty!
Another large dragonfly on the basketball goal rim....again, way up in the air over my head!
I have several thistle plants growing between the garage and the house this year....usually there is just one plant, with one flower. This one has it's first flower open and has several more buds.
The Tiger Swallowtail spread itself out for me on the phlox.
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12 comments:
Excellent shots Mary they are really clear sorry I can't help on the name :(
Some brilliant shots here Mary, especially the Swallowtail.
Hi Mary, Some great pictures of the dragonblies and the butterfly... I am amazed when seeing the dragonfly's eyes --and those beautiful wings. Thanks for sharing.
Have a great Monday.
Hugs,
Betsy
Phillip: Thanks....I don't worry a lot about the names, but always figure if someone knows, it would be nice to have the information.
Roy: Thanks!
Betsy: Thanks.....I thought the eye were such a pretty color.
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I think your dragonfly shots are wonderful and the Tiger is Stunning!!! Very well done!!
Excellent pictures.Your skills at photographing these are very evident.
Blessings,Ruth
Those are EXCELLENT shots Mary!! We do not have thistles here but they always look so pretty.
Very good shots of the dragonflies! They look like fairies! The butterfly is GORGEOUS and it's the wallpaper on my computer right now!
Mary, these are fantastic shots! That one dragonfly looks huge!
You have your own pond! wow! Lucky you!
Freddioe Ann
Thank you everyone! Those dragonflies were so big, they were easy to take photos of.
Ann: Our pond is a shared pond with 4 other houses....only about an acre in size.
Well, with all the wildlife you have in your area, I think I need to make a visit out your way. Only dreaming :)
Excellant shots of the deagonflies Mary. They are spooky up close. The only thing I see here are Ebony Jewelwing Damselflies.
B.
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