Sunday, July 24, 2011

Green Dragonfly/ Macro Monday

Eastern Pondhawk dragonfly

I took this photo this morning and for the life of me I cannot identify it! Does anyone know what kind of dragonfly this is?

Thanks, Jane, for identifying this female or young male Eastern Pondhawk! I checked my handy-dandy guide and you are CORRECT. I underlined the part about the green ones so hopefully I will SEE the information next year when I forget what it is. (Miracles do happen, sometimes.)

Side view of same dragonfly

I wanted to get a front view too but couldn't because I didn't want to walk into some poison ivy.

To see more macro shots visit  MACRO MONDAY at Lisa's Chaos.



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27 comments:

  1. MadSnapperJuly 24, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    stunning and goregous

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  2. Elisa N ViajesJuly 24, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Incredible!
    Bravo
    Greetings

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  3. Ruth HiebertJuly 24, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    I have never seen a free one like this before.Great shots.

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  4. One PhotoJuly 24, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    We see these a lot at the nature sanctuary - they are my favorites. They have been scarce this spring and summer thanks to the record temperatures and drought. It is an Eastern Pondhawk. Yours is either a female or young male because as the males reach maturity they turn blue and are equally beautiful.

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  5. RandyJuly 24, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Dragonflys are so amazing. Their wings are so fragile yet they move with such grace.

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  6. LowellJuly 24, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Those are by far the best dragonfly photos I've ever seen! Send them to National Geographic. Especially now that you know the name! :-)

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  7. KathyJuly 24, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Spectacular! Love those gossamer wings.

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  8. JackJuly 24, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Beautiful shots, EG. I find it amazing that your followers so easily identified this dragonfly. I didn't have a clue.

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  9. RoanJuly 24, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    I haven't seen any dragonflies this color around here. Gorgeous!

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  10. TexWisGirlJuly 24, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    those are really beautiful shots!

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  11. EMilyJuly 24, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Beautiful shots!

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  12. MichelleJuly 24, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    A nice, vibrant green.

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  13. GeorgeJuly 24, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    These are great macros of the dragonfly. I really like the green color.

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  14. LindaJuly 24, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Fabulous macro shots!! Love the GREEN!

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  15. SandyCarlsonJuly 24, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    A jewel! Great shots.

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  16. KarenJuly 24, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Good idea to steer clear of the poison ivy! Fab shots!

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  17. OneJuly 24, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Gorgeous shots! I have yet to capture this type. I managed to get 3 different dragonflies yesterday. Don't know their names.

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  18. Lucas KainJuly 25, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    Amazingly beautiful! Although, I would probably run away screaming if I saw it. :P Kidding, there are blue dragonflies in my room almost every night. It might be the same one all over again, who knows?

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    Simply Fone

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  19. FjällripanJuly 25, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    Wow, what a beautiful dragonfly, wonderful photos from you. I never get to take some photos of them, they are allways to fast...or am I to slow...;)

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  20. Rune EideJuly 25, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    You have impressive photos, as always. I can never get such insects to keep still for long enough to get proper photos.

    PS Thank you for you kind comments and condolences. They are highly appreciated.

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  21. LowellJuly 25, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Gosh, E.G., you want everything! First you want our cool weather and then you want our rain. Sheesh! I think maybe you ought to relocate to central Florida! :-))

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  22. A Bit of the BlarneyJuly 25, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Beautiful!!! Just look at those beautiful lacy wings! Well done!!! Cathy

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  23. nonizamboniJuly 25, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Amazing captures! And is it my imagination or is he giving you a 'look' in the side view? lol

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  24. Jenn JilksJuly 25, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    I love it! I saw one the other day. No photo. Camera is on the blink... :'(

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  25. ZosiaJuly 25, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Exquisite wings!

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  26. DarlaJuly 25, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Looks like a piece of jewelry.

    Darla

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  27. genieJuly 25, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    awesome macro shots of the green dragonfly. now I have seen a blue one and a green one via the blogging world. I have not seen any up close and personal. you are so good with a camera. genie

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