Well, it has been almost a month since I last posted. One reason for this is that I was on vacation for a week and took so many photographs that I have spent all my time editing them since then. Also, of course, there was the usual "catch-up" to do at work and on top of that I bought a new computer and had it installed this past Friday. I was aghast to find out that data transfer (from the old computer) was not included in the installation (it was when I upgraded eight years ago!) so I have worked all weekend doing it myself. I am almost finished but my photographs alone have taken 10 hours to transfer!! What takes 1 hour on my old computer takes only 3 minutes on my new one so it was way past time to upgrade.
Now I am exhausted but thought I would post two dragonfly photos. I took these at an urban nature park that is a real treasure trove for finding dragonflies so I will go back often. I hope you like these in the meantime.
Eastern Pondhawk (female or immature male)
Widow Skimmer (female)
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Welcome back. Marvelous photos as usual.
ReplyDeleteI am tempted to send the second photo to a friend of mine who makes jewelery. I would love a pin that looks just like that. Beautiful!
How big is the widow skimmer - head to tail and wing span?
Welcome back. Super pics. My goodness, I remember you buying your last computer and can hardly fathom that it was eight years ago.
ReplyDeleteThat second picture is simply superb! Flighty xx
ReplyDeleteHi Cuppa: The dimensions are 1 5/8-2" (42-50 mm)head to tail; wingspan 1 1/8-3 1/2" (30-90 mm. I got this info from enature.com.
ReplyDeleteIf you would like me to email the photo to you or AC just let me know. :-)
Hi AC: I thought my computer was about 4 years old but not 8! Time goes by so fast and technology improves so quickly!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Flighty. I find dragonflies and damselflies so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteA pure gold dragonfly! Nature's palette is just phenomenal. It is a shame that we so often overlook the beauty of these teeny creatures. Thankfully there are great photographers to remind us!
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