Bee flies, damselflies, emerald dragonfly and a bumblebee

[sh1209]

Shot with a Nikon Z7-2 and a 70-200mm s lens

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[aolander]

I like the perspective of the emerald dragonfly shot.

 

[Andrew Lamberson]

Great perspective on that Eastern Pondhawk Dragonfly. I'm getting too old to get those low shots!

I have not seen any Ebony Jewelwing Damselflies yet here in southern Minnesota. We are at least a couple of weeks behind you. In fact, it was 36 degrees here last night so there won't be a lot of Dragonflies in the air this am!!

Super detail on the shots.

Now here is the ultimate challenge for us dragonfly enthusiasts.... An inflight image of a dragonfly!

Here's a tip: Watch the dragonflies for a while before you try to shot them.. Many species will fly the same pattern over and over with a slight stop at both ends.

 

[sh1209]

Great perspective on that Eastern Pondhawk Dragonfly. I'm getting too old to get those low shots!

I have not seen any Ebony Jewelwing Damselflies yet here in southern Minnesota. We are at least a couple of weeks behind you. In fact, it was 36 degrees here last night so there won't be a lot of Dragonflies in the air this am!!

Super detail on the shots.

Now here is the ultimate challenge for us dragonfly enthusiasts.... An inflight image of a dragonfly!

Here's a tip: Watch the dragonflies for a while before you try to shot them.. Many species will fly the same pattern over and over with a slight stop at both ends.

Thank you for the reply. I’ve always been sort of fascinated witht them in the wild but I have never been able to get an in flight shot, at least a sharp one for that matter. It’s sort of cool here again this weekend as well. It’s only supposed to be a high of 54 today. You are right about the repeating patterns because it seems like they will come right back to the same spot several times while watching them. I think they’re some of the most interesting insects. It’s also pretty amazing how many different species there are.

 

[Andrew Lamberson]

450 species in the United States! That will keep us busy!!!

 

[sh1209]

450 species in the United States! That will keep us busy!!!

That’s for sure lol. I really like Minnesota, especially in the summer. I have to go to to Rochester a couple times a year to see my doctors at the Mayo Clinic. They’ve did the last five surgeries on my arms and are truly amazing doctors at Mayo. I normally take a camera with me when I go and visit a couple of the close by parks.

 

[Andrew Lamberson]

Then we should meet up and chase some Dragonflies! I live an hour east of Rochester in Winona, right on the Mississippi River. It is known as the "backwaters area" of the Mississippi and has LOTS of places to go!

You should plan a trip up to the Sax-Sim Bog in northern Minnesota. It is one of the best places in the U.S. for dragonflies and damselflies and a SUPER place to go in the winter for spectacular bird and owl pictures. It has an international reputation.

 

[sh1209]

Then we should meet up and chase some Dragonflies! I live an hour east of Rochester in Winona, right on the Mississippi River. It is known as the "backwaters area" of the Mississippi and has LOTS of places to go!

You should plan a trip up to the Sax-Sim Bog in northern Minnesota. It is one of the best places in the U.S. for dragonflies and damselflies and a SUPER place to go in the winter for spectacular bird and owl pictures. It has an international reputation.

That sounds fun for sure. Just might take you up on that.