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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. cathleentownsend Avatar
    cathleentownsend

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

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

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

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  2. Sharon Bonin-Pratt Avatar
    Sharon Bonin-Pratt

    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. Mike Avatar
    Mike

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

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      That is funny, thank you!

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  4. Abrie Joubert Avatar
    Abrie Joubert

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

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you!

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  5. dgkaye Avatar
    dgkaye

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

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

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

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      1. dgkaye Avatar
        dgkaye

        You did! 🙂

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  6. dray0308 Avatar
    dray0308

    Reblogged this on Dream Big, Dream Often and commented:
    Second Wind Leisure Perspectives!

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  7. purpleslobinrecovery Avatar
    purpleslobinrecovery

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

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      At least surprised, thanks Melinda!

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      1. purpleslobinrecovery Avatar
        purpleslobinrecovery

        You’re welcome, Terri.

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  8. Hugh's Views and News Avatar
    Hugh’s Views and News

    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. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

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

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  10. Donna Avatar
    Donna

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

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  11. Judy E Martin Avatar
    Judy E Martin

    Fantastic shot, Terri. The detail is incredible. 🙂

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks, Judy!

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      1. Judy E Martin Avatar
        Judy E Martin

        You’re welcome 😊😊😊

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  12. Laurie Stone Avatar
    Laurie Stone

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

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Laurie!

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  13. Retirementallychallenged.com Avatar
    Retirementallychallenged.com

    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. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      It does look lie a little cartoon helicopter!

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  14. besondersite Avatar
    besondersite

    These shots are wonderful!! Fiercely beautiful !!

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  15. AprilEsutton Avatar
    AprilEsutton

    Reminds me of a bulldog. It looks feirse.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Doesn’t it though?

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  16. Kathy @ SMART Living 365.com Avatar
    Kathy @ SMART Living 365.com

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

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Kathy! Enjoy yours as well!

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  17. Thomas Ward Avatar
    Thomas Ward

    Great shots.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you!

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  18. Liesbet Avatar
    Liesbet

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

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

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

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  19. Frank Simpson Avatar
    Frank Simpson

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

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks, Frank!

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  20. robjodiefilogomo Avatar
    robjodiefilogomo

    Wow…what fabulous detail, Terri!
    Jodie

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

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

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