My first Dragonfly by artaddict2
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Description
I've never had great sucess with creatures or birds that don't stay still for too long and I find that they are always at a distance. Anyhow this is my first attempt at posting a dragon I know nothing about creatures or flying insects so I hope someone can help identify this Dragonfly !

Comments (39)
Sorry mate I can't help with this one, maybe Andrea will know. You must be feeling tickled pink with the first time shot of one. I used to see them regular when fishing, they used to rest on the rod tip, but I never had a camera with me whilst fishing and since I stopped I haven't seen many at all. Wonder where you managed to find this one? A pity it's not from a different angle as the back looks very colourful, or was it the sky reflected in it? I'm pleased for you anyhow pal. Excellent first timer, you will be out there now striving for one better, well I know I would. Superb work. Bravo!!!!!
A critter which has eluded me so far, I admire your patience. And they are probably not good at autofocus settings.
Congrats my friend... great catch!!
Excellent capture my friend. I dont know which dragonfly this is.
Fantastic macro shot.
great shot:)
Very cute little fellow and congrats on the first 'creature' shot Alan!!!! :)
Great capture Alan, sorry mate i dont have clue either about names..excellent well done.
Sorry dear Alan, cannot help with the name. It is a wonderful first!! A brilliant capture, you did so well. Hugs for a happy day. Di. xx
Excellent work Alan! I know just how difficult it is to capture these little fellas. I'n not sure of the type but it is certainly a very colourful specimen!
Excellent.
excellent capture, i don't believe i remember ever seeing a dragonfly of that color, thanks for sharing !!
Une première fois très réussie !
Excellent shot, congrats :)
Leeco may be able to help you here. I find time is on our side- eventually there will be a dragonfly willing to pose for you. Great first!
When I was young they told me to put salt on the tail of a bird if you want them to stay. LOL Beautiful capture, well done!
i had the same trouble trying to get butterflies on sunday alan whilst out on the stroll :o)..congrats on your first alan mick
For a first crack at the whip this is great, nice one Alan!
I don't know this one but the body has a gorgeous color !
fantastic shot ! its a really pretty dragonfly too !
Hi Alan such a sweet capture me eyes like very much thanks for the sunshine warm hug with a smile, Linda
Espectacular foto amigo!!! G.
Excellent
Excellent capture Alan!
As much as I love nature, it isn't always in love with me and I can't get withing 100 feet of anything that flies... unless it is sleeping or in the process of dying... I think this is a very fine first dragonfly!
Gosh! well caught, Alan! I do know it's name as it's one of the ones I not yet sen, on my wanted list!!!It is a Broad-bodied Chaser, Libellula depressa. I think it is a male. Super shot!
real cool looking
Wowww my dear friend , Precious and brilliant photogrpahy! Impressive!! Congratulations!! All you artwork is Very Beautiful!! It is a real pleasure to visit your gallery.A million stars from me.************** Thanks you very much for you comments, is a trully honor for my Have a wonderful Thursday, Hug and kiss in Your heart. Luminous Blessings.Ludy Sorry to have that to write the same thing in English to all, but are few the words that I have in English to say
Super macro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.discoverlife.org/mp/20q?search=Odonata a good place to start excellent first capture. when trying to capture dragons or damsels be slow with your movements and if they fly just wait in the same spot as most return to the same twig.often you can sneak up to the rear and as they get use to you slowly move to the front. I have not even tried this year because of constant winds everyday