Crystal Wings
by Sandi OReilly
Title
Crystal Wings
Artist
Sandi OReilly
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
While walking along a stream in the woods, I can upon this dragonfly, who made this twig it's favorite perch after one of it's frequent flights along the stream. I was able to get a quick capture before the next flight here with the sun hitting the wings. This is a Great Blue Skimmer.
The Great Blue Skimmer (Libellula vibrans) is a dragonfly of the skimmer family. With a total length of 50 to 63 mm, it is one of the largest skimmers. The immature forms of the skimmer are brown in color and mature forms are blue hued. Look for it near lakes, ponds, and slow streams in the eastern United States.
Dragonfly young (nymphs) have a special appendage on their head that they use as a spear to catch small fish. They are predatory insects from birth. Dragonflies have two pairs of wings. The wings are mostly transparent and move very fast, so it often appears that they have more than two pairs. The front wings of the dragonfly are slightly longer than the rear wings. This helps with both speed and maneuverability.
Nature Photography by Sandi O'Reilly, All Rights Reserved and Copyrighted. For any questions you might have, feel free to contact me through FAA's email service, glad to help.
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August 5th, 2013
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Elizabeth Dow
Sweet Sandi, This is just amazing. He is gorgeous!!! I love the detail and shine on his wings. Magnificent.
Mr Bennett Kent
A beautifully detailed macro of this stunning skimmer. I love the green background................L+F
Sandi OReilly
Sherri, thank you so much for your wonderful comment and appreciate your Fave/Vote/Like!!
Sherri Of Palm Springs
Got to love this little ones, they are so lovely, always beautiful work Sandi Sherri fvl