Common Pondhawk

[ChromeScholar]

Every now and then, I get a couple of shots that I'm happy with...


IMG_9134-small by ChromeLibrarian, on Flickr


IMG_9133-small by ChromeLibrarian, on Flickr

 

[Fuzzy]

OMG - WOW!!!!!!! The detail is amazing! Superb shots!!

 

[SandraK]

Saw the title and was expecting a feathered hawk but yours looks more like a dragonfly (generic term, I'm sure) but beautiful to watch. Plus they eat mosquito larvae if I remember, so they get extra Brownie points for that.

 

[iamwhoiam]

Excellent photos.

 

[Dartman]

Awesome shots. Years ago at my old house I got some good shots of a dragon fly resting on the half barrel of plants and things in the backyard. He wasn't as color full as your guy but I thought they turned out nice too.

 

[Lady Jane]

Speachless

 

[Birdbabe]

Beautiful! As always....

 

[Mockinbirdiva]

Dragonflies are the coolest bugs. I love them in my backyard, knowing they're eating those dastardly mosquitos! Great photos!

 

[SandraK]

Since we're on the subject of dragonflies, I've had friends who've told me they bite. I've never been bitten by a dragonfly - has anyone here ever been bitten? They are beautifully gracious and almost transparent unless you are paying attention to detail and are aware of the wildlife around you (and above).

 

[ChromeScholar]

I've never been bitten, but I am told that if you manage to grab one, it can bite. I am also told they won't go out of their way to land on you and bite. They do so in self defense.

 

[Sarahmoluccan]

Beautiful!! Excellent pictures!!

 

[SandraK]

I've never been bitten, but I am told that if you manage to grab one, it can bite. I am also told they won't go out of their way to land on you and bite. They do so in self defense.

Makes perfect sense.