Widow Skimmer

This dragonfly got the "widow" name, because the male leaves after the female lays her eggs. Other dragonfly species stay with the female.

I was lucky to find a pic soon after I went outside. We are having record breaking heat for this time of year. It has been 95F the past two days. The shade has been my friend.

Thank you for your kind comments on yesterday's bee and allium! I'm going to try to stay away from bee pics for awhile. :0)

[Roberta Clark Chalmers]

Oh - so fabulous! Fav.

[Kimmi]

Beautiful dragonfly

[Kerri]

Beautiful

[Yvonne]

Amazing detail. Look at those eyes!!!! Wow, your temps are high--I can't even imagine it would be very comfortable in the shade.

[Junan Heath]

Fabulous shot! Very Beautiful! :)

[Terry]

awesome close up, such detail

[Robert Velten]

Great close up of a beautiful dragonfly.

[Pam Hawkes]

Great capture and interesting information.

[Taephy]

oh wow, what a classy looking d/fly! And the black attire certainly suits its name!

[cglist]

Amazing detail - love those wings!

[❀ Lynn]

Beautiful! Another great capture Carolyn! Hope the high heat breaks for you soon.

[Robin]

Beautiful dragonfly and lovely shot, especially of those magnificent wings. Lucky you with the heat.

[amanda]

Awesome shot. Stay cool!

[Lisa]

Stunning detail! Hope the heat breaks!

[Terry H]

Awesome shot, Carolyn, as usual! STAY COOL, GIRL! :)

[Tara]

Amazing detail. You never disappoint!

[Jo Ann Bellone]

beauriful

[Kathryn Marshall]

Pretty shot with great details.

[Paul Myers]

Excellent capture as usual.

[Sheila]

Lovely capture!

[Pam Womack]

great wing detail!

[Danielle Greenwood]

Amazing macro, you are so good at these!

[ari fink]

great find, stunning picture, well done

[trude]

stunning shot Carolyn, what a beautiful dragonfly!!

[Dione Giorgio]

Terrific capture, Carolyn.

[Tony]

Awesome capture and such a delicate subject. Fav

[Julie Purnell]

Great find! Love the detail

[Rick Schies]

A great capture. Nature can be amazing

[Susan Pigott]

Absolutely gorgeous, as always. And I just want to say "Thank you," for all your encouraging comments on my photos. You always have a good word to say (and an encyclopedic knowledge of dragonflies!), and whenever I start thinking, "Nobody notices or appreciates my project" you come by with encouragement. Thanks.

[elkehochban]

Awesome shot - super clear details!

[bkb in the city]

Great capture and try to stay cool

[Cecilia]

Nice shot! :)

[Dawn Wilson]

Great shot! Beautiful details

[Cindy McFarland]

Wonderful capture!

[Beth]

You manage to find the most amazing butterflies and insect to photograph. Wonderful capture.

[carol white]

Wonderful capture,great clarity!!

[Pyrrhula]

you must live in a insect paradise . The most beautiful and amazing captures you send every day Thanks a lot for it

[Al Perry]

Great shot, I have finally been seeing some in my area.

[cheryl]

wow.. beautiful! fav

[Mary]

Amazing detail!

[MaryBeth Dailey]

He's a playa! Hee hee Gorgeous pic!

[Linda]

Great close up shot!

[Ramona]

Fabulous

[Paula Cook-Farkas]

Seeing as I just watched Star Wars yesterday, the first thing that came to mind was a Sith Lord! He's awesome, no matter how you look at him!

[Aaron]

Excellent shot Carolyn!