An easily identified dragonfly by the blue abdomen with black line. It's the largest European dragonfly, and I was lucky to actually get a still shot, as it is very fast flying, and it led me a merry dance as I followed it around my garden:) It finally came to rest on top of the climbers on the pátio.
The Emperor is an impressive guy with his tail of blue and body of green...I have always been amazed at the delicacy of their wings....Awesome shot as always...
These dragonflies look like jewels with their extraordinary colors ... Dragonflys have inspired many artists in the Art Nouveau. A pleasure to look at this extraordinary flight stopped by you, with such mastery!
Mike Attwood Thank you Mike:) Yes, it certainly has been a good year for dragonflies. All these shots were taken just in my garden, and I don't remember seeing so many.
A dragonfly found its way into our conservatory and must have died as I found its body on our return from holiday .I gave it to my son-in-law who is a school teacher so he can show it to his infant class. They are doing a survey of"mini-beasts"! LEN
Terra Hello Terra:) Thank you for your generous comment.
I actually still paint albeit not as much as I used to, and on a smaller scale, but instead of oils use pastels which is a more practical médium to work with.
Rita Vaselli Thank you Rita dear for such a generous comment:)
Yes, the dragonfly has been a favourite with artists and craftmen and women for generations. I have a few peices of jewelry sporting dragonflies which I love to wear.
Len Oh, what a sad story!!Poor dragonfly! We get them inside the house all the time. I can't tell you haw many rescues there has been.Only yesterday a greenfinch flew inside, we didn't notice, left and locked the door, and were away for a couple of hours only to discover it on our return. This story has a happy ending though, as within seconds it was freed
Gorgeous pictures, Sonjia. The colours are fabulous too. You had to be patient but the results are fantastic. I have never had one before my lens. Lucky you. Greetings, Joke
Joke (Jokes Camera) Thank you Joke:)It was quite an escapade, as it flew around for ages:)) I felt it was my lucky day when the beauty alighted at last!
Obrigada pela sua visita e comentário no meu blogue. Vir aqui é encontrar fotografias de alta qualidade. Desejo que esteja bem. Bom fim de semana. Bj. Irene Alves
Silenciosament ouvindo Ola Irene:) Your blog is always so varied and interesting, and it was a pleasure to visit you. Thank you for your kind words, and I hope you also have a good weekend. Beijinhos.
Perhaps it's impressive size combined with those large all seeing eyes can look intimidating:)Certainly this large powerful flier must look most intimidating to other insects.Butterflies haven't got a chance against a hunting Emperor in flight.
I'm so pleased that your knee is improving Vitor:)
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48 comments:
Hasn't it been a good year for dragonflies. Lovely shots yet to be added to my list.
What a beautiful dragonfly. We don't see them often in my neck of the woods. Wonderful captures :)
beautiful, sharp colors!
The Emperor is an impressive guy with his tail of blue and body of green...I have always been amazed at the delicacy of their wings....Awesome shot as always...
The colors are definitely eye-catching. Great shots.
I admire the beauty of dragonflies and your photos. How good that you found a passion for photography when painting was not possible for you.
These dragonflies look like jewels with their extraordinary colors ... Dragonflys have inspired many artists in the Art Nouveau.
A pleasure to look at this extraordinary flight stopped by you, with such mastery!
Most excellent closeups!!! The dragonflies right now are out of this world. So many different colors!
Mike Attwood
Thank you Mike:) Yes, it certainly has been a good year for dragonflies. All these shots were taken just in my garden, and I don't remember seeing so many.
Optimistic Existentialist
Thank you Keith:)I haven't seen many myself, but when they appear it's magical.
TexWisGirl
The blue and green colours of the Emperor are two of my favourite colours.
Nancy
Thank you Nancy:)It is a beautiful specimen, and the delicacy of their wings is truely awesome.
A dragonfly found its way into our conservatory and must have died as I found its body on our return from holiday .I gave it to my son-in-law who is a school teacher so he can show it to his infant class. They are doing a survey of"mini-beasts"!
LEN
S. Etole
Thank you! As the largest European dragonfly, size alone would stop you in your tracks, but you are right, it's colour is eye catching.
Terra
Hello Terra:)
Thank you for your generous comment.
I actually still paint albeit not as much as I used to, and on a smaller scale, but instead of oils use pastels which is a more practical médium to work with.
Thank you for passing by:)
Rita Vaselli
Thank you Rita dear for such a generous comment:)
Yes, the dragonfly has been a favourite with artists and craftmen and women for generations. I have a few peices of jewelry sporting dragonflies which I love to wear.
Chris Rohrer
Thank you Chris:)I don't know much about dragonflies in the USA and Mexico but you must see some very colourful exotic ones.
Len
Oh, what a sad story!!Poor dragonfly! We get them inside the house all the time. I can't tell you haw many rescues there has been.Only yesterday a greenfinch flew inside, we didn't notice, left and locked the door, and were away for a couple of hours only to discover it on our return. This story has a happy ending though, as within seconds it was freed
Gorgeous pictures, Sonjia. The colours are fabulous too. You had to be patient but the results are fantastic. I have never had one before my lens. Lucky you. Greetings, Joke
Ważka ma piękne kolory i śliczne zdjęcia. Pozdrawiam.
Dragonfly has beautiful colors and beautiful images. Yours.
Joke (Jokes Camera)
Thank you Joke:)It was quite an escapade, as it flew around for ages:)) I felt it was my lucky day when the beauty alighted at last!
Giga
Thank you Giga:)It's an eye catching dragonfly for sure with it's blue and green colouring.
Amazing shots - colourful and with great clarity. Even the sky cooperated
Stiletto ElsieXie
Thank you very much:)The last photo is the one I like best because of the blue sky.
Awesime is right word, they are superb. Love 'em.
Bob Bushell
This is only my second sighting of the Emperor this year, but when it happens,it's a Wow moment!!
It's awesome.
Greetings.
Patricia & Daniel
+I follow you
Patrycja
Thank you! It is, an impressive dragonfly in size and colour.
Thank you also for following my blog:)
Obrigada pela sua visita e comentário no meu blogue.
Vir aqui é encontrar fotografias
de alta qualidade.
Desejo que esteja bem.
Bom fim de semana.
Bj.
Irene Alves
WOW!! What an awesome dragonfly shot. They are all perfect photos.
Hugs~
Silenciosament ouvindo
Ola Irene:)
Your blog is always so varied and interesting, and it was a pleasure to visit you. Thank you for your kind words, and I hope you also have a good weekend.
Beijinhos.
Linda R
Thank you Linda:)
Hugs right back to you:))
Toujours de belles photos, c'est un plaisir de les regarder ! bravo !!
Isa
Merci Beaucoup Isa.:)
I like the colors and the framing of the dragonfly, Portugal must be such a beautiful place.
Maria
Thank you Maria:)Portugal is a lovely country,with a beautiful coast line, and suprisingly green for a warm climate.
Hi Breathtaking!
In spite of its beautiful colours, it definitely has a "intimidating look" about him. Perhaps that`s why it has earned himself the title of emperor...
And as for this knee of mine, things are beginning to look brighter now.Thank you for your kind words, and have a pleasant week end.
Vitor
Good morning Vitor
Perhaps it's impressive size combined with those large all seeing eyes can look intimidating:)Certainly this large powerful flier must look most intimidating to other insects.Butterflies haven't got a chance against a hunting Emperor in flight.
I'm so pleased that your knee is improving Vitor:)
Enjoy your Sunday.
Excelentes macros de belas Libélulas....
Cumprimentos
Gorgeous dragonflies! You captured them in all their splendor!
Congratulations!
Many greetings!
I'm not really up on dragonflies but the ones we get here are usually reddish. Absolutely millions of them at this time of year.........
Fernando Santos.(Chana)
Obrigado Chana!:))
Um bom Domingo!
Stuart Price
It's been a good year for all kinds of dragonflies.Seen loads of red ones here also.
How about some pictures of them on your blog Stuart.I'm sure they will be appreciated:)
ioan moldovan
Thank you Ioan:)They are truely mesmerizing insects,... a delight to photograph.
Enjoy your Sunday, and thank you for your visit:)
Like your blog and your photos. The Dragonflies are so interesting to study and try to get on the memorycard. I will be back.
Kind regards
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M
M
Hello M! Thank you for your generous comment:)
I see you have become my latest follower, many thanks:)
For it to be faster you manage to catch it in a elegant position. kisses
Mary Brown
It was an amazing peice of luck that it chose to rest in that place!
Hugs and kisses.
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