Snoozing Dragonflies
Looking like an Art Nouveau work by René Lalique or by L. C. Tiffany, the first dragonfly’s metallic blue wings bring to mind icy coolness.One of several of this color who posed nicely during a photography outing in Singapore, I believe he is a Rhyothemis triangularis, which is also known as a Sapphire Flutterer.
The second dragonfly's wings bring to mind warmth & fire.
Loved the lacy pattern on its wings & the dramatic red & gold color combo.
There were far more of these red & gold dragonflies than there were of the blue version, but both were snoozing the night away in the same location.
Loved the lacy pattern on its wings & the dramatic red & gold color combo.
There were far more of these red & gold dragonflies than there were of the blue version, but both were snoozing the night away in the same location.
Think the second might be a Neurothemis fluctuans -- aka Common Parasol -- but welcome correction or confirmation.
It was spectacular sight to see so many dragonflies snoozing in the same area.
Singapore. Photos taken of wild critters where I find them. No posing, pestering, or baiting, & aiming to leave no trace. Corrections welcome to my critter IDs. Olympus EM1 Mark II, M.Zuiko ED 60mm f2.8 Macro, Fenix Headlamp & Focusing Lights, Godox TT350o Flash. DIY Diffuser. Handheld.