When I took these - the dragonflies seemed to be out and about in full force at the local ponds If you couldn't tell, I am quite enamored with these little creatures! This was my very first "in flight" shot. Well, I've taken many of them before - but none ever turned out. This is the first one where you can actually tell it is a dragonfly :) I "think" this is a Calico Pennant. As always - I'm learning from YOU - so please correct me if I am wrong. (NOW I think it is a Halloween Pennant)
This little guy said " cheeeeeese" and smiled when I took his picture :)
Hope your Day is filled with wonder and delight!
Awesome shots. The little guy smiling is so colorful and does seem happy to be photographed. :)
ReplyDeleteTheir wings are pure gold in the sunshine! The first little guy reminds me of a spruced-up colorful biplane at an antique air show. Come to think of it, the analogy should be the other way around, shouldn't it!
ReplyDeleteI just love dragonflies. What a perfect shot of this beauty in flight.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures of the dragonflies, Kerri! Have a Happy Sunday!
ReplyDeleteOh my gracious what exquisite shots these are. I'm getting a new appreciation for these guys from your photos
ReplyDeleteThat first shot is just amazing!
ReplyDeletewow, great photos! So hard to get their wings in focus and you did it so well!
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Oh my goodness - I would be squealing for joy at that first capture of it in mid-flight.
ReplyDeleteYowza - gorgeous!
Excellent! It is so hard to get good flight shots of these guys,I have all but given up.I will just enjoy your lovely images.Thanks.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,Ruth
Gorgeous! I don't know how you do it! Do you wear your camera around your neck at all times?? :-)
ReplyDeleteOh Kerri, lucky you! You caught one in-flight! Excellent job! I am amazed at how cute the dragonflies really are! LOL!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots. I'm quite enamoured with Dragons and Damsels as well and know how hard it is to get a great shot.
ReplyDeleteThese are absolutely stunning!!
ReplyDeleteAs a first attempt as a inflight shot it is brilliant GREAT WORK :)
ReplyDeleteMy daughter and I are so envious of your talent! We adore dragonflies, but the accomplishment of getting a great photo of one remains elusive for both of us. LOL, your images motivate us to keep trying. Have a great week, Kerri.
ReplyDeleteExtraordinary and amazing capture of the dragonfly in flight. Beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW the first one is really stunning !! A masterpiece :)
ReplyDeleteAnd the second is great - smiling dragon :)
Lovely shots Kerri! The first one is amazing and the second is just so sweet! :)
ReplyDeleteI just learned this on Wednesday and thought you'd enjoy it: Airfighter pilots' suits are designed after dragonfly skin that has a layer of liquid in between two skin layers that cushions against high g-forces. They experience some of the highest in nature. Crazy, huh?!
Wonderful shots Kerri.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots. You have captured the second little guys face so well. He really looks like he has personality.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots, Keri, The second one actually looks a little bashful I think with his wings kind of sideways. I know they must be so hard to capture. Diane
ReplyDeleteLove it. You have a quality to your shots that makes me just ahhhhhhhh.
ReplyDeleteThese are SPECTACULAR! Wow... I'm in looove! ;o)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. What a picture!! Awesome!!
ReplyDeleteTheir wings look too fragile to hold their bodies aloft! Fabulous shots.
ReplyDeleteThey truly are amazing, aren't they?!
ReplyDeleteI just can't get over that last shot, that is awesome! I love how its just posing for you! Great job =)
ReplyDeleteGood shots Kerri! The first shot is incredible; capturing a shot like that only happens when you do everything right with a whole lot of luck thrown in, Well Done!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots. Love dragonflies. Beautiful, fun to watch, and they eat little biting bugs. What's not to like?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the potw.
Wonderful captures, love those amazing bug gobbling dragons!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the POTD mention
I love this picture! Congrats on POTW - that little dragon smile deserves it!
ReplyDeleteOH-- MY-- GOSH! Your pictures are absolutely stunning! I love the "cheese" caption.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the POTW! Well deserved.
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Those are beautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent capture.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Really fantastic!
ReplyDeleteWOW. These are amazing. Well done.
ReplyDeleteYup, Blue Dasher. We got 'em up here! Nice shootin!
ReplyDeleteWow Kerri! What a looker! That must have made your day. X
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