Giant Dragonfly by grunge_art
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First of all, If anyone knows the actual name of this species of insect please tell me so I can update the Image title, because I don't actually know for sure what it is, I'm just guessing It's a Dragonfly... a big one.... was about 2-3 inches long he he.
This magnificent creature was flying around the pond/fountain in one of the parks near where I live. I spotted it flying round laps of the pond, didn't want to leave the water.
I waited around a while, tried to get a photo of it in flight, wasn't gonna happen he he.
Well the waiting paid of and I ended up with about 15 good shots, this is one of the best. The creature in all its glory.
Another picture im proud of, I'd never even seen such an insect before this picture so it felt great getting several good pictures. I like how you can see the pattern on the wings and he little hairs. I think the other good picture's going up after this one, so watch this space!
God bless mother nature.
Comments appreciated as always,
Cris
Comments (4)
GBCalls
You have to open that to full size to appreciate it. I say you did very well and congrats on your shot. Excellent
Grambokaa
Very nice shot, the wing patterns and body markings are indeed very cool... thanks for sharing this monster!
Richardphotos
Common Whitetail Libellula lydia--I would guess.Alternate name: Long-tailed Skimmer Family: Libellulidae, Common Skimmers view all from this family Description 1 5/8-1 7/8" (42-48 mm), wingspan to 2 1/2-3" (65-75 mm). Head shiny brown. Thorax gray-brown, striped or spotted with white or yellow. Male's abdomen gleaming white; female's narrower and brown with row of yellow spots. Wings have broad dark band near tip and a small black area at base. Naiad, to 7/8" (21 mm), is dark brown. http://www.enature.com/home/ here you can identify most dragonflies and damselflies. excellent macro. by the way they do not bite and are a benefit to nature
Marcel-P
Excellent capture! Bravo!