Dragonfly

This is a matter of from the sublime to the ridiculous. I went to the lake to photograph a black-necked stork (Jabiru)- a bird that stands 120cm high with a wingspan of 200cm. Saw him but couldn't get a shot. However,thought my luck was in when this dragon fly paused long enough to become today's feature. They are so fast I usually find them difficult to snap.

[Haley Otto]

Cool shot! love the colors!

[Ginger Sanders]

NICE!

[Glendq]

what a super take of this dragonfly
how do you get them to sit still for you?
i really like this.

[Tammi Burns]

Amazing capture. I love dragonflies!

[Amber D]

Great capture!

[Kimberly Mitchell]

Nice and simple with fabulous detail.

[Graham Harcombe]

I love those Jabiru, but this little guy makes a fine shot :-D

[Jennifer C]

fantastic shot! Looking forward to seeing the Jabiru soon

[Jo Arrowsmith]

I am jealous - love dragonfly shots!! They move so quickly around here

[Cindy Muir]

Very nice!

[Annie Feeley]

fabulous capture

[Margaret Pengelly]

@cmuir1963 @annielf Thank you

[Margaret Pengelly]

@ellida @jenrobcarr That jabiru shot is still booked but in spite of their size they are an elusive bird. You have to be lucky.

[Margaret Pengelly]

@jo365 I used Al Harris's (@ oblateal) tips for shooting birds and choose a possible landing spot, focussed and waited. It paid off and you see the results. Thanks Al.

[Bill Dodsworth]

Wonderful capture!

[Sue Beatty]

Awesome capture. I love dragonfly pictures and they are hard to get - you not only got the dragonfly but a great composition.

[Robin]

Very nice dragonfly shot. They are hard to get. I've only ever managed three with all the stalking I do. Jabirus are the same; very shy and they take off as soon as they see me. Wish you luck with that one! Thanks for the follow.