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Breathtaking images, C! Wow! That last one is especially fantastic.
I’m surprised they let you get that close. Usually I have to photograph darners in flight or from a meter or two away. Like you, I wonder if they felt they were well camouflaged and didn’t have to worry about you. In any case, I’m glad they were so tolerant.
Thanks, Jason 🙂 I felt quite lucky to be granted such up-close-and-personal access.
I agree, that last image is flawless! It is so awesome to get to look so closely and marvel at its anatomy.
Hey, good luck with your big trip. Can’t wait to read about your experiences in the field.
Thanks, Amber, you’re too kind 🙂
I’m looking forward to posting about my field work and offering readers a glimpse into arctic ecosystems…it’s not every day you get that kind of opportunity!
Oh my freakin’ gawd – please keep us updated on your trip! 🙂
I totally will 🙂
How hot was it on the day that you took these photos (which are spectacular by the way!)? Here in AZ the dragons get really lethargic during the hot part of summer days, resting in shady places trying to stay cool. I’m wondering if this might have happened with your dragonfly. They’re so lethargic here that you can get very close without problems. I even caught an Anax wiliamsonii, a species that had evaded my net for years, with a plastic bag a few years back! However, it IS 110 degrees here during the summer too, which I imagine is a tad warmer than you get in your area. 🙂
Hmm, I think it was in the low twenties that day, not sweltering by any means, very comfy. Maybe they knew I was having a crappy week and wanted to provide me with some cooperative Dragonfly SHINY to brighten my day? 🙂
Nice pictures. The second one is downright artsy!
Why thank you!
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