Sunday, August 16, 2015

Trail-side

 Dragonfly on thistle seed head

A thistle doesn't look like the most comfortable spot to wait for prey to pass by...but I'm not a dragonfly so what do I know?

 Reds and oranges ALREADY

Every August I'm surprised to see a few leaves changing colours. Why am I surprised when it happens every year?

Thistle fluff

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32 comments:

  1. StephanieAugust 16, 2015 at 4:34 PM

    It seems summer has finally got going and now it will be Autumn just around the corner. In a months time. Nice shot!

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  2. Sylvia KAugust 16, 2015 at 4:45 PM

    Oh, what exquisite captures -- as always!! And, as always, they do take my breath away!! I haven't seen any leaves turning yet, but we seldom see that change before late September and it is colorful here then!! I usually am not ready for Fall, but this year I AM!! Hope you have a beautiful new week!!

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  3. MichelleAugust 16, 2015 at 5:26 PM

    Love to see the Dragonfly. My grandmother always called them, "Snake Doctors".

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  4. DeniseinVAAugust 16, 2015 at 5:54 PM

    Very special nature photos. Love the red dragonfly as I don't get to see too many of those unless I am traveling.

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  5. Ruth HiebertAugust 16, 2015 at 7:18 PM

    It is beginning to look more like fall.

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  6. TexWisGirlAugust 16, 2015 at 7:58 PM

    lovely shots!

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  7. The Furry GnomeAugust 16, 2015 at 9:47 PM

    Amazing focus on that thistle!

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  8. GreenComotionAugust 16, 2015 at 10:44 PM

    Nice photos of the Thistle and the lovely dragonfly, Tina!
    Is it near Fall already? :)
    Have a Wonderful Week!
    Peace :)

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  9. The CrankyAugust 16, 2015 at 11:52 PM

    These are beautiful; I especially love the dragonfly - of course!

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  10. BasiaWAugust 17, 2015 at 1:00 AM

    These are beautiful!

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  11. IndraniAugust 17, 2015 at 2:07 AM

    Whoa! The first capture is stunning!
    Great series!

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  12. Amy at love made my homeAugust 17, 2015 at 2:11 AM

    I was surprised this weekend to see leaves starting to change colour too! That dragonfly photo is amazing!! xx

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  13. KayAugust 17, 2015 at 2:32 AM

    We've got abundant thistles right now but I can't say I've seen anything close to your beautiful red dragonfly. It's wonderful.
    I'm also starting to see the beginnings of autumn leaves (sigh)...and thistle fluff is everywhere.

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  14. AnonymousAugust 17, 2015 at 4:04 AM

    Great shots, but the first one does indeed look a little painful!

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  15. UnknownAugust 17, 2015 at 5:22 AM

    Gorgeous captures! I love the dragonfly and the thistle fluff.

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  16. maryaustriaAugust 17, 2015 at 5:49 AM

    Wonderful photos! Love the dragonfly!

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  17. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 17, 2015 at 6:53 AM

    Gorgeous series of macros EG, the dragon fly on thistle gorgeous but my fav is the third, almost abstract shot, fabulous!

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  18. MadSnapperAugust 17, 2015 at 8:11 AM

    I really love that wispy thistle at the end. gorgeous. and so is that red dragonfly. OUCH on sitting on the thistle. we saw the biggest dragonfly we have ever seen, almost as big as a humming bird and brilliant gold

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  19. AnonymousAugust 17, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    Lovely photos!!!!
    Have a nice week.
    Greetings.

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  20. William KendallAugust 17, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    The dragonfly might think it's the ideal perch.

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  21. JeevanAugust 17, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    A change is always welcomed and makes look forward too... so there’s no surprise to feel same for the change in color! Beautiful shots

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  22. HalcyonAugust 17, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    You always capture such great macros. :)

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  23. VPAugust 17, 2015 at 11:21 AM

    Excellent, as always!

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  24. RedPatAugust 17, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    Every time I see a dragonfly I think of you and how you seem to be able to get great pics of them all the time! I never see them sit still! It sure feels like summer today, EG!

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  25. RoseAugust 17, 2015 at 3:19 PM

    Love these, EG! As to being surprise, I am the same way. I have not looked in a few days, but last week, I noticed a bright red leave on a tree across the street. It was totally green otherwise...the leave was too high for me to photograph. and I have been watching the yellows develop on the cottonwoods south of us...our favorite time is approaching. We need to eat our wheaties and stay healthy till we can get out and enjoy it!

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  26. cieldequimperAugust 17, 2015 at 3:52 PM

    Gorgeous shots!

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  27. BirgittaAugust 18, 2015 at 12:45 AM

    Beautiful and special nature photos!

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  28. AmyAugust 18, 2015 at 2:09 AM

    what a cool idea! are the flowers marigolds?

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  29. IleanaAugust 18, 2015 at 9:11 AM

    Fall is knocking at the door! :) Great photos!

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  30. eileeninmdAugust 18, 2015 at 12:27 PM

    Lovely series of images! The dragonfly and thistle fluff are beauties! I have been seeing some fall colors here too.

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  31. Rambling WoodsAugust 18, 2015 at 1:21 PM

    I hear the baby american goldfinch begging and that is my end of summer cue.. Lovely dragonfly and thistle photo Tina... Michelle

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  32. JackAugust 18, 2015 at 10:39 PM

    You are so good with macro shots.

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