Monday, August 11, 2014

Green Darner

 Great camouflage

Yesterday I was out with a fellow birder who spotted this dragonfly as it  settled into this hiding spot. If he hadn't pointed it out I never would have seen it!

 Closeup of wings

The wings are delicate and detailed.

And here's a closeup of the dragonflies body

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61 comments:

  1. IndraniAugust 11, 2014 at 8:01 AM

    Yes so well camouflaged.
    Great pics.

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  2. The Furry GnomeAugust 11, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    Spectacular pictures!

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  3. William KendallAugust 11, 2014 at 8:24 AM

    Beautiful details on this little critter!

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  4. MadSnapperAugust 11, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    Darling Dragonflies and these are so beautiful... the green of it all and the details. wow

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  5. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 11, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    All fabulous images EG but that second shot is magic!

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  6. DarlaAugust 11, 2014 at 8:40 AM

    What a beauty. Your pictures are so detailed.

    Darla

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  7. KathyAugust 11, 2014 at 9:01 AM

    These are such amazing little creatures. I love the expressions on their faces.

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  8. KarenAugust 11, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    Your friend has a good dye. Fabulous shots!

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  9. TexWisGirlAugust 11, 2014 at 9:37 AM

    love the wing shot!

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  10. Small City ScenesAugust 11, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    Oh it is so beautiful. You got so many good closeups. Love it!!! aren't the wings magical. MB

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  11. 21 WitsAugust 11, 2014 at 10:27 AM

    Oh yes, the beautiful blending of nature. Sensational capture of it!

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  12. MaggidAugust 11, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    looks like humankind tries to capture this look by creating stained glass windows . . .

    wow

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  13. John @ Beans and I on the LooseAugust 11, 2014 at 11:15 AM

    Great detail in the wings.

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  14. Penelope NotesAugust 11, 2014 at 11:21 AM

    This is a spectacular view … don’t think there are too many photos of the underside of this beautiful winged creature. So great to be this up close and personal with a dragonfly!

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  15. JudyAugust 11, 2014 at 11:25 AM

    Great close ups and I love those delicate wings.

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  16. GranthamLynnAugust 11, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    Fantastic! Beautiful capture.
    Thanks for coming by my blog.
    Have a great week.

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  17. RedPatAugust 11, 2014 at 11:54 AM

    Love that wing shot!

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  18. Gail DixonAugust 11, 2014 at 12:40 PM

    I really love that wing shot! Look at the artistry on them. Like stained glass.

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  19. LowellAugust 11, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    You have a very good eye to even find this thing! Terrific photos, too. I've never seen a dragon fly before.

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  20. Lisa GordonAugust 11, 2014 at 1:11 PM

    These are absolutely gorgeous!
    The light and color are so wonderful.

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  21. HalcyonAugust 11, 2014 at 1:38 PM

    He is well hidden. Great shot of him!

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  22. StephanieAugust 11, 2014 at 2:41 PM

    Love the closeup shot of the wing, fab images!

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  23. Fun60August 11, 2014 at 2:48 PM

    The colour and detailed wing shots are incredible.

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  24. Sharon WagnerAugust 11, 2014 at 3:01 PM

    The wings are so intricate. There is such beauty in bugs. Sometimes!

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  25. Sylvia KAugust 11, 2014 at 3:12 PM

    Superb captures as always and so much beauty! Thank you for sharing! Have a great new week!

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  26. Ginny HartzlerAugust 11, 2014 at 3:38 PM

    Isn't God's beautiful and intricate variety just wonderful? He is just amazingly gorgeous, his wings look like clear stained glass!! I am so glad you were there with your camera at the right time!!

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  27. Linda W.August 11, 2014 at 3:39 PM

    These photos are great! You captured the intricate details perfectly.

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  28. IleanaAugust 11, 2014 at 3:49 PM

    Fabulous images!

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  29. cieldequimperAugust 11, 2014 at 4:02 PM

    Oh my goodness, these are National Geographic stuff!

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  30. LewAugust 11, 2014 at 4:07 PM

    Great shots! They do not sit still very long!

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  31. colleenAugust 11, 2014 at 4:13 PM

    Wow. This gives me a chill...so green. the head part of the close-up shot is so surreal and intriguing.

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  32. CarverAugust 11, 2014 at 4:21 PM

    Exquisite shots of the dragonfly.

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  33. KayAugust 11, 2014 at 4:34 PM

    These are great shots and that wing shot is spectacular. The subject is so interesting and the greens just scream "summer!"

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  34. jp@A Green RidgeAugust 11, 2014 at 5:09 PM

    Wonderful discovery your friend spotted!...:)JP

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  35. Ruth HiebertAugust 11, 2014 at 5:13 PM

    Green on green and so beautiful.

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  36. eileeninmdAugust 11, 2014 at 5:16 PM

    Beautiful captures of the Dragon.. I love the wing detail. Have a happy week!

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  37. genieAugust 11, 2014 at 5:34 PM

    Mother Nature give her children the most astounding camouflage. These are beautiful captures.

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  38. Buttons ThoughtsAugust 11, 2014 at 7:29 PM

    Oh my gosh these are truly incredible shots. I LOVE mother nature. Hug GREAT captures. Hug B

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  39. AnonymousAugust 11, 2014 at 9:03 PM

    Incredible lacy lovelieness. I would never have spotted this beauty (and if I had by some chance seen it I never would have gotten such a great picture. ) Thanks for sharing yours.

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  40. AnonymousAugust 11, 2014 at 9:03 PM

    Incredible lacy lovelieness. I would never have spotted this beauty (and if I had by some chance seen it I never would have gotten such a great picture. ) Thanks for sharing yours.

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  41. JimAugust 11, 2014 at 9:35 PM

    Beautiful and so green.

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  42. MikeAugust 11, 2014 at 9:37 PM

    Lovely macro!


    Iowa Voice

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  43. RoseAugust 11, 2014 at 9:45 PM

    These are fabulous...they always remind me of helicopters.

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  44. CloudiaAugust 11, 2014 at 10:03 PM

    THRILLED that I did not miss this amazing series of green, cool, detailed photos!



    ALOHA from Honolulu
    ComfortSpiral
    =^..^= . <3 . >< } } (°>

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  45. Photo CacheAugust 11, 2014 at 11:39 PM

    well done! great shot.

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  46. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"August 12, 2014 at 1:53 AM

    Amazing shots of amazing insects; I've always intended to learn more about them.

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  47. Hootin AnniAugust 12, 2014 at 6:05 AM

    Seriously...you have left me speechless.

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  48. AnvilcloudAugust 12, 2014 at 6:51 AM

    So well done. I can't take a macro to save my life.

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  49. betty-NZAugust 12, 2014 at 7:19 AM

    What amazing details you captured! Wow!

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  50. BirgittaAugust 12, 2014 at 9:03 AM

    Love your green photos here! Such details!

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  51. UnknownAugust 12, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    Awesome shots! I love the close up of the wings.

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  52. JennyAugust 12, 2014 at 11:25 AM

    Terrific pictures of the dragonfly.Seems to be a good year for them.

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  53. HannahAugust 12, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    Really fine details of the dragonfly's wings! You were fortunate to be so close. That hasn't happened to me yet with a dragonfly. The strength of the engineering of their wing struts always amazes me.

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  54. Susan AndersonAugust 12, 2014 at 5:17 PM

    Oh, those gorgeous wings! Nature is pretty good at her art, eh?

    =)

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  55. JackAugust 12, 2014 at 11:09 PM

    That wing close-up is lovely. Worth spending some time admiring.

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  56. Su-sieee! MacAugust 12, 2014 at 11:54 PM

    Breathtaking! Both the photos and the creature. I wonder how dragonflies got their name. Did they shoot out fire at one time?
    Take 25 to Hollister

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  57. orchid0324August 13, 2014 at 4:28 AM

    Oh My!!! Magnificent close-up♡♡♡ My husband said it should be very difficult to capture like these:-)

    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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  58. AnonymousAugust 13, 2014 at 8:39 PM

    Gorgeous close up of those wings! Makes me want o play Michael Frank's Dragonfly Summer!

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  59. VillroseAugust 14, 2014 at 4:01 PM

    Very nice with the transparent wings and green surroundings

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  60. Rambling WoodsAugust 15, 2014 at 2:15 PM

    Wonderful macro detail Tina.. I love finding these insects ... They are amazing..Michelle

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  61. DonnaAugust 16, 2014 at 3:35 PM

    Absolutely stunning shots of this critter...like looking at stained glass!

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