Three Dragonflies From Yesterday...

[jprzybyla]

I captured these yesterday during a walk at my favorite nature reserve. I have not taken time to identify the species or common name, I will do that as time alows. C&C welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.

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#3

[TheArcane]

Three attractive, but very different looking species. As far as photographs go I think the first one is my favorite due to the angle of the body, the clarity, and the colors aren't washed out like they are in the second and third.

[jprzybyla]

Three attractive, but very different looking species. As far as photographs go I think the first one is my favorite due to the angle of the body, the clarity, and the colors aren't washed out like they are in the second and third.

Hello Joshua, thank you for your comments. I shall look at the images regarding your suggestions, I appreciate you being another set of eyes.

[Bobobird]

Of the 3, #1 is the standout though the other 2 are darn good too.

Strange how there are web strands on the 3rd.

[ucci]

Great captures. Like all three but #3 slightly less than the others. Sharpness is great, as are the colours and cropping. Vert]]y nice presentations.

[jprzybyla]

Of the 3, #1 is the standout though the other 2 are darn good too.

Strange how there are web strands on the 3rd.

Hi Bobo, thanks for viewing and commenting. I noticed the web during post processing, otherwise I would have investigated if the dragonfly was trapped. Although the couple strands of web doesn't seem like enough to hold such a large insect captive. I am not sure of the life cycle of the dragonfly and why it was hanging on vertical, I have never seen one in that orientation before.

[jprzybyla]

Great captures. Like all three but #3 slightly less than the others. Sharpness is great, as are the colours and cropping. Vert]]y nice presentations.

Thanks Ken, I appreciate you taking time to view and comment. I just looked at your Galahs, quite nice.

[Dave Humphries]

Hi Joe,

Nice shots, especially #1 - that ticks all the boxes.

These seem to be eluding me this year, several attempts at shooting one this size, latest attempt only this evening on way home from work along the canal, but so far never close enough for long enough (even with 1000mm FFE at my disposal).

Cheers,

[jprzybyla]

Hi Joe,

Nice shots, especially #1 - that ticks all the boxes.

These seem to be eluding me this year, several attempts at shooting one this size, latest attempt only this evening on way home from work along the canal, but so far never close enough for long enough (even with 1000mm FFE at my disposal).

Cheers,

Hi Dave, thank you for viewing and commenting. One aspect that makes photographing dragonflies in Florida easy is that there are a lot of them. I also have found that if they fly away wait because they seem to return to roost again on the same twig or branch. Anticipating their return makes it is easier to be ready to get off a few shots before they fly away again. I use the burst mode shooting many images as quick as possible then choosing the best. Keep shooting my friend.