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The red-veined darter or nomad (Sympetrum fonscolombii) is a dragonfly of the genus Sympetrum.
Red dragonflies can be rare to view, and very special when the opportunity comes along.
La Ceja, Colombia; 2.300 meters above sea level.
Sympetrum is a genus of small to medium-sized skimmer dragonflies, known as darters in the UK and as meadowhawks in North America. (Wikipedia)
The Ruddy Marsh Skimmer (Crocothemis servilia) is a vibrant species of dragonfly commonly found across South and Southeast Asia. Known for its striking **bright red coloration**, especially in males, it is a frequent visitor to **marshes, ponds, lakes**, and other freshwater habitats
They have large eyes that let them see almost 360 degrees around them
Dragonflies have some pretty sophisticated engineering in their flight patterns. They can hover, accelerate quickly, fly in tandem or even go in reverse. They do this while effectively completing their mission in life of eating mosquitoes, flies and other insects.
This Dragonfly was buzzing around and I happened to have my camera nearby, with a 70mm to 300mm Nikon zoom lens on it and I was lucky enough to get this shot - hand held. He was about ten feet away from me. This looks as though it might have been taken with a macro lens, but it wasn't. The quality was so good I could blow it up this much without loosing any quality.
Low angle view of a dragonfly that landed on top of a dried reed.
Hidden Lake, Shoreline, Washington State, USA
Con esa lluvia de rayos cayendo me imagino que necesitaría una buena crema solar.
Con la olympus omd-em1 y el m.zuiko 60mm 2.8 macro.
A five second rest for this busy dragonfly, such a lovely red colour. I believe it to be a male wandering percher - doing what his common name infers he does best!
Body length 35 mm
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close-up picture of a red dragonfly on the ground, The pattern you see in the sand is that of a footprint.
The Common Darter is one of the most widespread dragonflies in the UK, often seen from midsummer into late autumn. Males are easily recognised by their bright red bodies, while females and younger individuals are more golden-brown. They are usually found near lakes, ponds, and slow-moving rivers, but will also perch on paths, fences, and garden posts, basking in the sun before darting off to catch small insects. Their restless, darting flight and habit of returning to the same perch makes them excellent subjects for photography.
I photographed this beautiful dragonfly four years ago at Santee Lakes. Photographing these creatures seems to be most rewarding in the middle of the summer when there is some serious heat. I used an on-camera Nikon SB 700 flash in TTL mode to get some separation from the background.
Other pictures that I've taken over the years of dragonflies are in my cleverly titled Butterflies & Dragonflies Album.
The Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum) is one of the UK’s most familiar dragonflies, often on the wing from mid-summer right into November if the weather stays mild. Males mature into a deep brick-red colour, while females and immature males remain golden-brown. True to their name, they hunt by darting from a perch to snatch prey before returning to the same spot. They can be remarkably tame, sometimes landing on clothing to bask in the warmth. You’ll find them around ponds, lakes, slow-flowing rivers and even small garden water features.
perched like a delicate sentinel, this crimson dragonfly holds the line between land and air, stillness and flight. the afternoon sun turns its wings to stained glass, its stance like a poised signature etched into the wind.
Flashes of red speeding effortlessly through the warm, summer air, taking occasional rest on upright vegetation...these are the dynamic male wandering percher dragonflies.
I sat very still and was lucky to have one come to rest right next to me. Fascinating and enchanting insects they are.
Diplacodes bipunctata can be found here in Australia, all over I believe. They like to be near freshwater habitats such as here, by a pond.
35 mm length.
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