Dragonfly Surprise!

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The weekly photo challenge offers a Surprise in the guise of an ordinary dragonfly.A close-up a an ordinary dragonfly

Dragonflies are beautiful creatures. This one was near the end of its life and simply rested unmoving on our outdoor chair. I used last year’s, then new, digital camera and took a series of shots.

In my next image, I photographed him from the top. You can see the gossamer wings almost like delicate stained glass, and the emergence of something else. But in the next shot…wait for it…

Top view of the dragonfly reveals something!

SURPRISE! No wonder other bugs quake in fear!

A surprise face from this angle

Hope you enjoyed the show!

 


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38 responses to “Dragonfly Surprise!”

  1. I’ve always been fond of dragonflies (praying mantises, too). Thanks for sharing. 🙂

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    1. Sure! Somewhere in an old post is a praying mantis or two 😊

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  2. This is a fun surprise, Terri. The first two photos show the beauty of the dragonfly and the third is just plain funny! Same critter, different POV – as I writer, he taught me a lot! Thanks.

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  3. I’ve always been fascinated by these critters. They look like mystical, prehistoric biplanes.
    My grandmother called them snake doctors.

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  4. Amazing macro photography and on the third photo it is quite dragonish

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  5. Wow Terri. I love dragonflies and appreciated the colorful closeup of this one. 🙂

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    1. Thank you, Debby! I think he was dying and I’m glad I could immortalize him 🙂

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  7. Terri, I’m terrified, for sure!!
    Gorgeous gossamer wings!

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    1. At least surprised, thanks Melinda!

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      1. You’re welcome, Terri.

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  8. What fantastic shot’s, Terri. The details are amazing. Do these beautiful creatures, like the butterfly, only live for a day?

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    1. Thanks! Not sure, but they’re adult life is short.

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  10. I agree with Janis, the last one definitely looks like a Disney animation. Incredible shots, Terri!

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  11. Fantastic shot, Terri. The detail is incredible. 🙂

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      1. You’re welcome 😊😊😊

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  12. Love seeing an ordinary little insect in all its detailed splendor. Thank you.

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  13. That last shot is amazing! It sort of reminds me of a face that you might see in a Disney animation (like on a helicopter).

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    1. It does look lie a little cartoon helicopter!

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  14. These shots are wonderful!! Fiercely beautiful !!

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  15. Reminds me of a bulldog. It looks feirse.

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  16. Oh wow Terri! Great shots. Isn’t nature amazing? Have a great Easter Weekend! ~Kathy

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    1. Thank you, Kathy! Enjoy yours as well!

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  17. Haha! These images are great, Terri. The last one is certainly a winner. Happy Easter.

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    1. Thanks, Liesbet! 😁 Happy Easter to you and Mark!

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  18. Frank Simpson Avatar

    Love the last shot!! You should make a print and frame it!!

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    Wow…what fabulous detail, Terri!
    Jodie

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    1. Thank you, Jodie, if he had been feeling better he would not have posed so graciously 😐

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