Today’s fleurday has a visitor.
I saw this lovely dragonfly – technically, a blue-eyed darner – resting on one of the impatiens flowers hanging above our deck. I was very happy to see it because we have had a huge crop of spiders this year and dragonflies love to invite them for lunch!
This one seemed to be drowsing in the warmth of the sun; it rested there for about an hour before flying away on those transparently beautiful, gossamer wings; they’re so delicate looking but extremely strong.
I love the impatiens flowers but I love even more the fact that the dragonfly stopped for a little rest in my deck garden.
Happy Friday.
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A pretty, inoffensive, little guest. 👍 Well captured!
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Thank you very much, Luisella. 😊 It was a lovely little surprise.
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Fabulous close-up shots of the dragonfly. They also like mosquitoes.
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Thank you very much, Linda. Yes, they like to invite mosquitos for lunch, too!
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The dragon fly is a nice addition to your garden, and stayed for an hour! How nice. Maggie
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There was definitely a drop in spider numbers afterwards so he may have been there feasting all night! I found him in the morning.
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More gorgeous shots Lynette. I do love capturing photos of dragonflies and damselflies. Happy Friday. Allan
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Thank you very much, Allan. I don’t see dragonflies all that often so it was a treat to see this one but I haven’t seen a damselfly in a very long time. They’re both so pretty. Cheers.
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Look at that photo! I adore dragonflies. IF I was ever to get a tattoo, which isn’t going to happen, I’d seriously consider a dragonfly one.
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Thank you very much, Ally. 😊 They are so beautiful and so great to have in the garden! I’m not a tattoo person either but agreed, IF I did, a dragonfly might be a good candidate. Cheers.
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Isn’t it the 19th? Or did I miss something? Anyway, beautiful dragonfly photo!
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It is! I put the wrong date! I’ll fix it right away. Thank you, Anneli. 😊 It’s great to have dragonflies about.
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Yes, they help to keep the number of pesky insects down.
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They sure do!
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Amazing and impressive photos, Lynette. I’ve tried so many times to get good photos of dragonflies, but sadly, I always fail.
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Thank you very much for your kind comment, Tricia. 😊 Conditions were really in my favour; there wasn’t any wind and the dragonfly seemed very content to just rest there. I wish you good photographic luck for next time you see one. Cheers.
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Thank you!
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