The Beauty of the Dragonfly by ladymagpie

The Beauty of the Dragonfly

This hot weather continues here in the UK, but at least it has brought out the first dragonfly of the season.

Visiting my Sister today her conservatory sits next to the pond and often these dragonflies pop in to rest on the roof blinds, very convenient for a lovely photograph. Just love the markings to the body and the lines in the wings.

Best viewed with the magnify button above the pic.
wow good shot ,love the wings so delicate ,now my ladies would Fly out if a dragon fly flew in .
July 23rd, 2013  
Absolutely beautiful capture! Dragonflies are fascinating in all their varieties of color.
July 23rd, 2013  
@philcameron59 Yes Phil, a few scattered whilst it was flying around but returned when it settled.
July 23rd, 2013  
@congaree Thanks John, I was pleased to have captured this beauty.
July 23rd, 2013  
A fantastic capture. Fav.
July 23rd, 2013  
@thresheg Thank you Graham, I was pleased to find this today, good job I visited my Sister.
July 23rd, 2013  
Great shot, Heather. Haven't seen a dragonfly in such a long time. Thank you for reminding me how lovely they are!
July 24th, 2013  
@connie865 Thanks Connie, I was pleased with this shot.
July 24th, 2013  
Great shot Heather!
July 24th, 2013  
@gmost Thanks Glenn.
July 24th, 2013  
Very impressive shot of the dragonfly. I am following you now. I'm a bit overwhelmed by all the reactions, can not believe it. I am working full time, but upload my photo before I go to work. And peep in during lunch.
July 24th, 2013  
@daisyjuds Thanks Judith you comments are appreciated. Thankfully I'm retired from a very high pressured job that took me to different parts of the world, unfortunately photograph wasn't in my life then.
July 24th, 2013  
@ladymagpie. Oh enjoy your time. Sometimes I wish I had more time for myself and my family. I still have a few years to go. Your job (the different parts that you've seen, sounds interesting, but the stress and so on, not.
July 24th, 2013  
@daisyjuds The stress was my downfall in the end, caused such illness in the end I had to give it up. Did see most Cities in Europe plus 3 visits to America and Canada, well I saw airports, hotels and factories. Took holiday in Calgary and the Rockies after a few days work.
July 24th, 2013  
I see what you mean. That's why I like to have hobbies, (although, I sometimes struggle to get the time for it).

My favourite were to go for a daily walk. But due to injections in my back, I will have to wait till much later this year, before I start again. At a slower pace than before.
July 24th, 2013  
@daisyjuds Judith, so not to bottleneck 365project use contact:

middleyard.lady@gmail.com if you want a long distance natter.
July 24th, 2013  
Ok, will do so.
July 24th, 2013  
Great shot, they usually don't sit still long enough! We had big brown ones, smaller stripy ones and little blue ones flitting about our scout campsite but never managed to catch one
July 28th, 2013  
@lornahw This one flew around inside my Sisters conservatory before resting a few moments. They usually go back outside.
July 28th, 2013  
Great shot and excellent focus bringing out the detail on the wings!
August 3rd, 2013  
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