Blue Dasher obelisking

I read that dragonflies hold their abdomens straight up (called "obelisking") to cool off & reduce exposure to the sun. It was plenty hot today.

[Milanie]

That's quite neat to know - often wondered why the hold themselves like this - and now I even know what it's called! Thanks.

[Valerie Chesney]

My Gosh! What a capture & a pose....

[KoalaGardens🐨]

how interesting! another stunning image too

[wendy frost]

Wonderful capture.

[Rick]

Nice capture.