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I have only seen a red dragonfly 3 times period that I recall.they are fairly common, even though they have eluded me
thanks for viewing and any comments
this one was not cooperative and would not let me approach from the front.when I would even get close, it would start waving it's wings and then finally take off.I would wait and it would return to the same place
Comments (94)
angelbearzs
wow that is very awesome image!!!:)
TheAnimaGemini
She looks beautiful.Fantastic close up . Amazing details you can see here.
Richardphotos
Neon Skimmer Libellula croceipennis Similar to Flame Skimmer, but thorax and abdomen bright red, wings not as broadly amber/brown streaked. (Amber wash on wings does not extend beyond the nodus) L. saturata - Flame skimmer: males bright orange with amber color in the wings covering half the width of the wing, out to the nodus, and all the way to the rear of the hind wing. Females paler but still with some amber at least on the leading edge of the wing. Slow streams, ponds. Neon Skimmers prefer shaded moving water when there's a choice of sites, but males will defend ponds as well. Males are typically found near water, defending territory vigorously early in the season, and perching more often later. Females appear at water to lay eggs. Perching sites for males include bushes, trees (both overhanging water, and near water), and strong emergent vegetation; perching height is usually one to five feet above water, most commonly 1-3 feet. They will perch on horizontal, slanted, or vertical twigs/branches/stems.Compared to other red dragonflies in the area, male Neon Skimmers are larger and "glow" in the sun...they are aptly named "Neon." The females are golden-colored in sunlight, especially when laying eggs, but may look duller tan on cloudy days or in shade. Very strong flyers, relatively bold and easy to photograph. http://bugguide.net/node/view/36801
sessan53
Fantastic shot Richard. Excellent. Brilliant. Bravo:-)hugs sessan
aquablue
Excellent Macro !!! such a rich domain these dragonflies !!!!!!!
MrsLubner
Great macro. A nice find.
blankfrancine
Another great insectoid capture,Richard! Detail on wings is amazing.
brycek
Outstanding capture Richard..beautiful colors!!
ToniDunlap
Another briliant shot Richard. How wonderful is nature. How much we don't see, but thanks to you, we don't have to miss a lot of the beauty. You give us our full and grateful share. Thank you.
goldie
boy, this is a beauty...wonderful capture!
mbz2662
Awesome!
alhak
terrific shot, red barron perhaps? excellent macro
Valerie-Ducom
Hello Richard, You know how many I like this insect and you make a really good picture. But one point, if you reduce this red vivid and after, to play with a level saturation with the blue tone and you will have a good color. Just my opinion, as always my friend... Good day :)
prionbrain
Awesome capture! I've never seen a red dragonfly!!! Gorgeous photo!!!
Gor111
A gorgeous macro photography of this wonderful looking dragofly! Excellent really!!!
pops
Awesome macro
SSoffia
EXCELLENT CAPTURE & COLORS !!!!!
Hendesse
Fantastic colors and details. Excellent close up, looks very interesting and beautiful!!
Bossie_Boots
Wow brilliant capture and the detail in this shot is amazing superb work hugs lou x
jif3d
Easy to photograph ? well not this specimenit seems, but you have still managed to great a great shot ! I really like the colour, I wonder if the red ones go faster...like red cars ? ~Cheers~ :o)
claude19
Always of very beautiful stereotypes of Richard Nature! According to my knowledge in sciences of nature, the red color is very often allotted to plants or insects, of which certain predatory must be wary... a system to some extent of lure or warning... for example on mushrooms, some let us poisssons... and some insects... SPLENDID STEREOTYPES!!!
pennykay
Wonderful capture Richard! You always get these amazing shots-how do you do it? :-)
STEVIEUKWONDER
What an exhilliarating capture Richard. The clarity and color are superb my friend! Steve :o)
Syltermermaid
Wow, that is beautiful!!!!! Amazing how you captured it!!! It is so clear!!!! Wonderful shot, Richard!!! Hugs Ute
tr4cey
Wow, awesome shot! I've never seen one that colour at all! He may not have been co-operative for a front shot, but at least he came back for this!
lizzibell
Great capture...
shadownet
Now that's a first for me! Wow!
carlx
Beautiful close up, Richard!!!
babuci
Love the neon glow of this tiny beauty. Great shot again.
Xantipa
Wow..wow..wow..