Saturday, August 23, 2014

Dragons & Damsels

 White-faced Meadowhawk

This time of year when traveling through fields or woods, I'm almost certain to see dragonflies and damselflies challenging me to take their photos. And if they rest on a leaf or stem at least I have a fighting chance to get a decent photo.  I think these guys and gal wanted their portraits posted on my blog because they stayed put for more than a few seconds.

Northern Bluet damselfly

I am linking to Saturday Critters HERE.
I am linking to I Heart Macro HERE.
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48 comments:

  1. betty-NZAugust 23, 2014 at 5:13 AM

    Such awesome shots! They are so crisp and colorful.

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  2. rainfield61August 23, 2014 at 5:26 AM

    They are beautiful.

    They are beautiful.

    Beautiful.

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  3. AndyAugust 23, 2014 at 6:00 AM

    Lucky you. They don't stay still for very.

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  4. GigaAugust 23, 2014 at 6:08 AM

    Cute photos of dragonflies, and same time by means red. I greet you.

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  5. RevrunnerAugust 23, 2014 at 6:39 AM

    I've never seen the meadowhawk.

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  6. KateAugust 23, 2014 at 7:43 AM

    Their gossamer wings always fascinate me.

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  7. eileeninmdAugust 23, 2014 at 8:01 AM

    EG, gorgeous captures. I love the color of the damsels.. Thank you for linking up your post to my critter party.. Have a happy weekend!

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  8. Judy August 23, 2014 at 8:31 AM

    I love seeing dragonflies around the yard. Great captures I'm glad they posed for you.

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  9. William KendallAugust 23, 2014 at 8:47 AM

    Beautiful takes on both. Dragonflies are fun to watch in flight.

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  10. KathyAugust 23, 2014 at 9:00 AM

    I've not been very successful at photographing these creatures. They always land on something ugly, like a patch of dirt and or an old paint splashed ladder or some other tool of unknown vintage. Maybe that's why I admire yours so much.

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  11. BirdmanAugust 23, 2014 at 9:20 AM

    It IS dragonfly time here too.

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  12. TexWisGirlAugust 23, 2014 at 10:21 AM

    such beauties. :)

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  13. RoanAugust 23, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    I have trouble getting them to stop long enough for pics, but I'm thrilled when I get a good one. These are gorgeous!

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  14. Small City ScenesAugust 23, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    Excellent shots. Not an easy thing to shot but you did it. They usually zip around too fast for me. MB

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  15. AnonymousAugust 23, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    Top shot.. color contrasts awesome and pop out beautiful!
    Lovely macros!

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  16. MadSnapperAugust 23, 2014 at 10:53 AM

    we don't have the brilliant colors on ours here like yours do. they are neon blue and red. so beautiful.

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  17. BreathtakingAugust 23, 2014 at 11:20 AM

    Great finds, and photos of both these gorgeous dragonflies.I have never been able to catch them in the act as yet, so well done.
    Have a good weekend.

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  18. FABAugust 23, 2014 at 11:34 AM

    Super captures. It's a great time of year to watch Dragons and Damsels.

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  19. cieldequimperAugust 23, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    Wow EG, these are fantastic!

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  20. Alexa TAugust 23, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    First of all: i am the one who can say that I want to "have a fighting chance to get a decent photo" with any kind of birds or butterflies or... I'm still learning.. LOL ;)
    Your pictures are amazing and the infos are so good, because I did not know the names of species... except the one of dragonflies...as a generic one!!
    Thanks for sharing with us! And have a sunny summer weekend!

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  21. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowAugust 23, 2014 at 1:02 PM

    i am glad they posed! :)

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  22. GattinaAugust 23, 2014 at 1:06 PM

    Beautiful picture !!

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  23. RedPatAugust 23, 2014 at 1:39 PM

    Wow - they always seem to be on the move when I see them!

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  24. A Colorful WorldAugust 23, 2014 at 1:40 PM

    That first shot is AMAZING! And I love the "blue arches."

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  25. sunshineAugust 23, 2014 at 1:47 PM

    Beautiful macro photos and dragonflies.

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  26. MalyssAugust 23, 2014 at 2:02 PM

    Great pictures ! those dragonflies are so frail , and gracious !

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  27. UnknownAugust 23, 2014 at 2:10 PM

    Gorgeous shots! Most of the time they're too fast for me. :)

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  28. AnonymousAugust 23, 2014 at 3:58 PM

    the blue dragonflies as my favorite - but your first capture is stunning!

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  29. Lisa GordonAugust 23, 2014 at 4:03 PM

    You've captured some really wonderful detail in these.
    Wonderful photographs!

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  30. JennyAugust 23, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    It does seem to be a good year for dragonflies. They are so vibrant and shiny, and so fun to watch as they zip around. Great photos!

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  31. IdaAugust 23, 2014 at 4:31 PM

    Fabulous shots. The Red and the Blue color really stands out.

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  32. Ruth HiebertAugust 23, 2014 at 4:46 PM

    Amazing shots. Getting these guys to sit long enough to get a picture is the trick.

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  33. Ginny HartzlerAugust 23, 2014 at 6:39 PM

    Just awesome!!! I don't see any around here ever!! And If I did, I would never be able to get my camera and shoot fast enough!! It looks like they are posing for you.

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  34. orchid0324August 23, 2014 at 6:43 PM

    Oh, we have limited kinds of them here and always hard to catch them in the act(^^;)
    Great photographs and my dragonfly lover husband saw your pictures with keen eyes p;)

    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs to my dear Japanese friend in America, xoxo Miyako*

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  35. StephanieAugust 23, 2014 at 7:31 PM

    You are very patient and steady with the camera capturing these critters. Beautifully captured.

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  36. JackAugust 23, 2014 at 8:17 PM

    Your knowledge of the natural world continues to amaze me, EG.

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  37. IndraniAugust 23, 2014 at 10:22 PM

    Lovely captures. I like the colors!

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  38. RandyAugust 23, 2014 at 10:25 PM

    Great close ups.

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  39. KayAugust 24, 2014 at 2:03 AM

    Great shots, so well done! You're helping me learn about these little critters.

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  40. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 24, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    Looooove your title EG :) brilliant macros as always.

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  41. Pamela GordonAugust 24, 2014 at 4:45 PM

    Amazing photos!

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  42. HannahAugust 24, 2014 at 9:00 PM

    The red dragonfly, what a charming name, White-faced Meadowhawk, is such a colorful fellow, I just love to see them on patrol clearing away the mosquitoes! The blue damselflies are a continuation of the heart photo you posted before, so cute! I used to see the blue ones around water as a child, now I rarely see them but did get blurry photos of a greenish one lately.

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  43. JoceeAugust 24, 2014 at 9:36 PM

    Amazing photos :)

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  44. Jenn JilksAugust 25, 2014 at 5:38 PM

    I love the blue damsels.

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  45. Jenn JilksAugust 25, 2014 at 5:38 PM

    I love the blue damsels.

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  46. LindaAugust 25, 2014 at 10:43 PM

    Marvelous close-ups!

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  47. Susan AndersonAugust 25, 2014 at 11:11 PM

    Loving these vivid colors, although I'd probably be creeped out if one landed on me!

    =)

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  48. NatureFootstepAugust 26, 2014 at 6:16 AM

    beautiful images of the dragonflies. :)

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