tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651794525042598507.post8076279685820302216..comments2023-11-22T03:57:57.207-05:00Comments on Round The Bend: In Pursuit of DragonsCarlettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11178161514195582965noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651794525042598507.post-21840422638115700772009-09-04T14:35:09.251-04:002009-09-04T14:35:09.251-04:00I have managed to capture dragonflies to date. Eac...I have managed to capture dragonflies to date. Each one has been an improvement of the 1st one. I was recently told they bring inspiration. I can only hope! What you wrote was interesting. Thanks for posting it.becky aka theRAVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12905692913745808509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651794525042598507.post-79077802740498989042009-07-30T08:55:03.189-04:002009-07-30T08:55:03.189-04:00TERRIFIC capture and that must have been fulfillin...TERRIFIC capture and that must have been fulfilling to. Enjoyed the detailed background write up, too.<br />I'm glad you remembered to link to Rambling Woods' Nature Notes. I'm back in blogland now, but I keep forgetting to do that. (I've now made a sign by my desk).Lynnehttp://colouryourworld.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651794525042598507.post-46570761793071700222009-07-29T18:30:09.153-04:002009-07-29T18:30:09.153-04:00Thanks for the great picture and all the interesti...Thanks for the great picture and all the interesting information about dragonflies. I have yet to capture a dragonfly with my camera.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923630536753873113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651794525042598507.post-40824152164914600242009-07-28T02:15:10.046-04:002009-07-28T02:15:10.046-04:00Great shot, Carletta! You can see each of the seg...Great shot, Carletta! You can see each of the segments and the veins in the wings.Stephanyhttp://afoggymountainblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651794525042598507.post-16700002790362926172009-07-27T13:25:13.965-04:002009-07-27T13:25:13.965-04:00They really are hard to photograph, aren't the...They really are hard to photograph, aren't they? Thanks for all the interesting information.Ravenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04996538460071167819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651794525042598507.post-85601907271131223372009-07-27T13:18:30.095-04:002009-07-27T13:18:30.095-04:00What a strange looking dragonfly. I've never s...What a strange looking dragonfly. I've never seen this kind. I thought his wings were tattered until I looked closer and realized it was his coloring.<br /><br />We live next to the lake and at this time of the year, the dragonflies fill the skies - thousands of them in the evenings - it is so neat to watch. I think they're eating the mosquitoes, which makes them very good little creatures in my mind!Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06443849225668411044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651794525042598507.post-49791915319630584832009-07-27T01:47:20.309-04:002009-07-27T01:47:20.309-04:00I wanted to let you know that I was looking for a ...I wanted to let you know that I was looking for a dragonfly that I took a photo of and came across this one. Now can I find it..it was a skimmer I think and I will look and post back when I find it...MichelleRambling Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080120317890707767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651794525042598507.post-55780983112903208182009-07-27T01:38:32.721-04:002009-07-27T01:38:32.721-04:00Congrats on your first dragon capture! I checked m...Congrats on your first dragon capture! I checked my copy of the "Dragonflies through binoculars - A field Guide to Dragonflies of North America" by Sydney W. Dunkle. It appears to me like a young male, Common Whitetail <i>Libellula lydia</i>. Happy dragon hunting!Amila Salgadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05607756343837325575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651794525042598507.post-27750107157350606952009-07-26T18:38:52.280-04:002009-07-26T18:38:52.280-04:00And those giant dragonflies of past ages used to h...And those giant dragonflies of past ages used to hunt our ancestors too! Great photo, you're right they are tough to get close too.Celestehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08859219574207467462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651794525042598507.post-91234611463341456752009-07-25T17:36:57.955-04:002009-07-25T17:36:57.955-04:00I like it how transparent the wings are - that mak...I like it how transparent the wings are - that makes them look even more "dragonly". Great picture and interesting story!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651794525042598507.post-36965038230663652432009-07-25T14:33:09.496-04:002009-07-25T14:33:09.496-04:00Great information. I love the dragonflies, and tr...Great information. I love the dragonflies, and try to capture them as often as I can. I have not captured that "awesome" photo yet. Still trying.Leedrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04914177127665868671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651794525042598507.post-38634499637821905462009-07-25T11:12:36.878-04:002009-07-25T11:12:36.878-04:00Lots of interesting info on dragonflies! Can you i...Lots of interesting info on dragonflies! Can you imagine if they still were as big as they were back then at 2 1/2 feet? We'd have no trouble getting pictures of them! LOL! In fact, they'd probably be crashing into car windows and planes!<br /><br />I've seen bright red, orange and neon blue ones at the pond across the way from us where we are currently staying. They are very quick!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17756564685282866773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651794525042598507.post-11173879892200049182009-07-25T10:51:59.096-04:002009-07-25T10:51:59.096-04:00You done better than I've ever done. I've ...You done better than I've ever done. I've tried to get good pictures several times but never had much success. They would never sit still long enough for me.Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05153009268038849033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651794525042598507.post-28097918481897343392009-07-25T03:40:26.657-04:002009-07-25T03:40:26.657-04:00Congratulations! You have managed what I never cou...Congratulations! You have managed what I never could - get a photo of a Dragonfly. But I'll get on sooner or later :-)<br /><br />And thank you for the info! I have learned something new. A day without new knowledge is a day wasted.<br /><br />PS Thank you for the comment. They are very nice people and we spent most of the day together.Rune Eidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01008247272056395901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651794525042598507.post-92031552003397932332009-07-25T02:53:52.222-04:002009-07-25T02:53:52.222-04:0030.000 lenses ?? I am jalous ! what could I see ar...30.000 lenses ?? I am jalous ! what could I see around me !! the picture is very nice an clear.<br />Yes I met Jientje on thursday and we had a lot of fun together it was a real nice day !Gattinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636525277807715146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651794525042598507.post-89306294727342612012009-07-25T01:59:30.408-04:002009-07-25T01:59:30.408-04:00Aloha my friend. Had to come back...there's a ...Aloha my friend. Had to come back...there's a little something for ya on my blog :) AlohaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651794525042598507.post-36626158033299353872009-07-24T22:41:55.392-04:002009-07-24T22:41:55.392-04:00When I was a kid and went fishing, the dragonflies...When I was a kid and went fishing, the dragonflies would always land on the tip of the rod and rest for a while. They're shy but very curious about us. Or maybe it was just me. I was pretty goofy looking. Your post is very informative. Thanks for stopping by my site and commenting.walk2writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651794525042598507.post-72608963074776891282009-07-24T22:20:44.496-04:002009-07-24T22:20:44.496-04:00I don't like dragonflies. I don't know why...I don't like dragonflies. I don't know why, but I think we used to call them snake doctors when I was growing up.Janet,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17796999156668844943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651794525042598507.post-63109278214668280002009-07-24T22:15:10.546-04:002009-07-24T22:15:10.546-04:00Isn't that something? Well... if they always ...Isn't that something? Well... if they always know your coming, you might as well sneak up on 'em head first then! Right? LOL! Hunting dragons is always one of my favorite topics -- and I think YOUR dragon is magnificent!Mellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16266127127286739779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651794525042598507.post-88570502971116947832009-07-24T21:09:40.627-04:002009-07-24T21:09:40.627-04:00That's a really nice capture of the dragonfly ...That's a really nice capture of the dragonfly Carletta, and excellent research also. Learned a few things I didn't know before. Have a great weekend.DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651794525042598507.post-14923858290754889592009-07-24T19:53:26.870-04:002009-07-24T19:53:26.870-04:00Great information on dragonflies. That's a gre...Great information on dragonflies. That's a great photo,I'm glad I'm not the only one who's been chasing the little guys around. I finally got a few good shots this past week.SquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651794525042598507.post-38472045534839994522009-07-24T19:14:58.633-04:002009-07-24T19:14:58.633-04:00Cool Dragon, Carletta!!
I didn't join in this...Cool Dragon, Carletta!!<br /><br />I didn't join in this one but I DO have a SWF up!<br /><br /><br />JunieJunieRose2005https://www.blogger.com/profile/10550860961892546101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651794525042598507.post-32248221633261186042009-07-24T19:01:13.758-04:002009-07-24T19:01:13.758-04:00I think you got a good capture, Carletta. Someone...I think you got a good capture, Carletta. Someone had a video of mosquitos feeding on Mosquitos, and it was amazing to watch. Then out at the strip pits we got to watching them one fall day...there were a zillion of them....and you could see them snatching mosquitos out of the air.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015780995837712115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651794525042598507.post-25223144966231200262009-07-24T15:15:18.894-04:002009-07-24T15:15:18.894-04:00Boy, this is one awesome looking critter!
I don...Boy, this is one awesome looking critter!<br />I don't think I've seen this species yet.<br /><br />And funny, I posted one this morning too :DNicolehttp://nicoleb.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8651794525042598507.post-20008461293189777682009-07-24T13:23:04.134-04:002009-07-24T13:23:04.134-04:00Carletta: I say the same thing about butterflies. ...Carletta: I say the same thing about butterflies. Neat capture in your back yard. A great place to capture one.This Is My Blog - fishing guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03826128050970967135noreply@blogger.com