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Sunday, 26 February 2012

Macro Monday - Blue Skimmer

Another very hot day today – so took a morning walk around one of our local lakes. Still hotter than was comfortable, and the presence of two energetic kids does not always help the stalking of wildlife!


This dragonfly is a Blue Skimmer (Orthetrum caledonicum) which is common in these parts of the world. The pale blue sections of the ‘tail’ (abdomen) fade off over summer, so exposure is a bit of a nightmare (as you can see) in bright sunshine.


You can find more macro shots at Macro Monday.


You can find the latest post to my other blog by clicking on the Paying Ready Attention image on the RHS of the screen.


Enjoy the close ups.
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16 comments:

  1. darlin26 February 2012 at 22:20

    Okay Stewart, tell us your secret... how did you get this critter to sit still long enough to photograph it? :-) Excellent shot!

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  2. Unknown26 February 2012 at 23:49

    He's a beauty!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  3. Sylvia K27 February 2012 at 01:18

    Oh, a beauty indeed! Terrific capture, Stewart! He was a cooperative little guy wasn't he?! I love it! Have a great week!

    Sylvia

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  4. TexWisGirl27 February 2012 at 01:30

    definitely a nice summertime sight.

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  5. Carletta27 February 2012 at 12:33

    What I wouldn't give for a hot day. I know in a few months I might change my tune but right now one would be nice.
    I can hardly wait to be capturing these little guys around my pond again.
    Lovely capture - beautiful composition!

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  6. Anonymous27 February 2012 at 14:32

    What a great activity for a hot day. Wonderful capture.

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  7. Jama27 February 2012 at 14:48

    That's a beauty! There are lots of them around the pond in a park near my apartment, sometimes they stay long enough for me to capture them, sometimes they don't.

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  8. Kim, USA27 February 2012 at 14:55

    Beautiful!

    MM

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  9. Karen @ Pieces of Contentment27 February 2012 at 20:12

    You did well to capture a dragonfly photo with your energetic spotters in tow. Hope the weather cools soon for you.

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  10. SeaThreePeeO27 February 2012 at 22:56

    What a beauty! Fantastic picture

    Herding Cats


    http://seathreepeeo.blogspot.com

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  11. EMily28 February 2012 at 01:49

    Great macro! I would take the heat over blizzards and snow!!

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  12. Tatjana Parkacheva28 February 2012 at 04:27

    Very nice macro shot.

    Regards and best wishes

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  13. Laura28 February 2012 at 07:26

    beautiful!

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  14. Anonymous28 February 2012 at 12:22

    Wonderful capture!

    Happy MM

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  15. Spare Parts and Pics28 February 2012 at 14:03

    Awesome macro, Stewart!

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  16. Fjällripan28 February 2012 at 18:41

    Such a beautiful dragonfly! I really long for summer now, when all the flowers, insects and birds are coming back :) Have a nice day!

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