Dragonfly

[nanila]

We had a gorgeous and very obliging visitor in the house about a week ago. It took kindly to being gently shepherded back outside.

Comments

[adafrog]

Wow, what a nice guy to pose for you.

[nanila]

So polite, yes! :D

[shirebound]

Those wings are incredible. Thank you for sharing!

[nanila]

I'm glad you enjoyed the fine lacy detail too!

[yourlibrarian]

Aw, glad you got it back where it needs to be.

[nanila]

Me too, I'm glad Keiki (my youngest) spotted it before it got trapped.

[minoanmiss]

What a beauty!

[nanila]

That red is glorious. :)

Wow!

[ysabetwordsmith]

That is beautiful. So red!

Re: Wow!

[nanila]

I love the bit of orange bleeding out onto the wings too. Vibrant!

[cmcmck]

Absolutely stunning!

I think that's a red darter.

[nanila]

I think you're right! We see a fair few of these along the canal at this time of year.

[adore]

Gorgeous!

[nanila]

Yes! Also, I love your icon. Powerpuff Girls + Pusheen == awesome mashup

[adore]

Thank you! It's by mermaidtears if you want to grab it :D

[nanila]

That is an AMAZING selection of Pusheen icons. Have joined the comm, thank you!!

[adore]

I know right?! Yay, enjoy :D

[turlough]

Stunning photo! I've never seen a red dragonfly before.

[nanila]

Apparently the species has been moving gradually northward from southern Europe due to climate change, so you may see it in the coming years.

[silveradept]

Hello friend. Very glad you were okay with being taken back outside.

[nanila]

He was relaxed about it, which was helpful for ensuring he stayed undamaged. Phew.