'On Gossamer Wings'

A large dragonfly is likely warming his wings in the early sunlight so that he can take flight. His large transparent wings are jointed to move independently of each other, which enable him to quickly fly in all directions just like a hummingbird. These fascinating insects help control mosquitoes populations, but at the same time can be considered a pest by beekeepers.

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My Confetti Moon

Published 8 years ago

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Margie What a really fine capture! Love the light coming through the blossoms, and the delicate, transparent wings.

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My Confetti Moon Thx! @Margie

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Margie I also love the word gossamer. Isn't there a poem or song or something about that?

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My Confetti Moon Yes you are thinking correct @Margie the term used in several poems, songs & literature. And it stirs up notions of fairy dust & enchantment within me :))

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Roman Czarny Super macro - how did you get so close approaches

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My Confetti Moon Thank you :) @Roman Czarny I think he was still warming his wings in the sun, so was unable to fly at this point. When I went back to the garden this afternoon he was gone

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Satoshi T He seems to like that a break in flowery lounge before long flight. :)

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Amarnath Shiva Beautiful background flowers

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My Confetti Moon Thanks so much! @Amarnath Shiva

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bvphotosnap Lovely light and capture!

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My Confetti Moon Thank you :) @bvphotosnap

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