BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY

STOPS ALONG THE WAY

EYE TO EYE (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)

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I’ve found that when startled, a dragonfly will fly off but will often return to the same spot. That is what happened here although on its return it landed at a different angle. We get a good number of dragonflies over the summer, I believe this is a variety of meadowhawk.

33 thoughts on “EYE TO EYE (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)

  1. Adrian Lewis's avatar

    Beautiful portraits! 🙂

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  2. mikeakin1's avatar

    Great detail work.

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  3. Eliza Waters's avatar

    I think he is smiling at you, Belinda! 😉

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  4. Josh Gross's avatar

    Dragonflies are the best, and I love these detailed head shots!

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  5. circadianreflections's avatar

    Beautifully photographed Belinda! I was trying to get some photographs of a few today, but the stinkers kept their heads turned away from me more times than not!

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  6. Tom's Nature-up-close Photography and Mindfulness Blog's avatar

    Yes, it seems that they (intelligently) re-land in the same spot to “let” you photograph them! Very nice shots, Belinda! 🙂

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  7. Carrie Staples's avatar

    Will get out my dragonfly ID book! Meadowhawks must be around here.

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  8. Ellen Jennings's avatar

    Beautiful captures, Belinda! They do often re-land in the exact same spot–nice you could get two views and those green leaves made a great perch.

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  9. John's avatar

    They are so amazing, loved them as a kid. 👍🏻❤️

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  10. Reed Andariese's avatar

    Very Nice Belinda! It does seem like they tend to return to the same general area and hopefully for a good photo angle!

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  11. Peter Hillman's avatar

    Lovely shots, Belinda!

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  12. Indira's avatar

    Beautiful pictures!

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  13. wordsfromanneli's avatar

    These are amazing photos. The second one looks like he/she is holding a broom handle or maybe a mini paint roller.

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