I almost passed this ??? what is it ??? because it was so perfectly hidden in the green. See the amazing details: veins, transparent wings, the big eyes, the patterned and spoky legs, the shield between head and body, the 'horns' - I can't stop wondering in delight. As for the focus: please forgive - I know I've cut his leg. That's something I still have to learn: to get the whole subject on the screen :-) Meanwhile, I activated a grid on my camera that helps me to get this done. I hope my mistake doesn't keep you from admiring this alien creature as much as I do! And by the way, please open full view to see all details. A little photo of the first sight is embedded in the lower left corner. Thanks all for your nice and friendly comments on "Beautiful Nuisance". I'm glad it was so well received!! On Picasa I found a photographer specialised on dragonflies - if you don't mind here's a link: http://picasaweb.google.de/jukkatt - great, great images. (I hope that doesn't break Rosity's rules!).