My first dragonfly

[Leorooster]

I finally got my first shot of a dragonfly. I traced this guy around for a good 10 minutes before I can get a few shots.

[BlanceEMT]

very nice and crisp... too bad he doesnt have any color

[kenyc]

Nice!

KAC

[Leorooster]

BalanceEMT/Kenny - Thanks. Glad you like them. Yeh, this one is entirely black. I guess it must be that way for reasons:rolleyes: :rolleyes: .

[Bald Eagle]

That is so awesome, I've never seen a black Dragonfly, fantastic capture, I am envious. well done.

[Dragonslayer]

Nice work getting the background here OOF and keeping the majority of the dragonfly in sharp focus, I am not familiar with a species like this one though I have seen some pretty dark ones some even with black tails but they also have some black in their wings, I was going to guess it to be a slaty skimmer but they are dark but not black more a of slate gray so somewhat a dusty dark blue.

[Leorooster]

That is so awesome, I've never seen a black Dragonfly, fantastic capture, I am envious. well done.

Thanks for your continuous encouragement. Yeh, this is the first time I saw a black dragonfly, and I actually found that pretty (I usually like colors). Thanks again!

[RockOne]

I finally got my first shot of a dragonfly
It was definitely worth the wait. I've never seen a dark dragonfly either.

[Leorooster]

Nice work getting the background here OOF and keeping the majority of the dragonfly in sharp focus, I am not familiar with a species like this one though I have seen some pretty dark ones some even with black tails but they also have some black in their wings, I was going to guess it to be a slaty skimmer but they are dark but not black more a of slate gray so somewhat a dusty dark blue.

Eric, thanks for your kind words, as well as the info. I actually did some search on the web and found that it might be a Black Meadowhawk, as evidenced by the shape of the body and the black spot on each wing. The only thing I was NOT sure was the body of a Black Meadowhawk appears to be more shinny. Anyway, here is the link:

http://www2.ups.edu/biology/museum/Symdanphoto1.html

Thanks again!

[Dragonslayer]

Eric, thanks for your kind words, as well as the info. I actually did some search on the web and found that it might be a Black Meadowhawk, as evidenced by the shape of the body and the black spot on each wing. The only thing I was sure was the body of a Black Meadowhawk appears to be more shinny. Anyway, here is the link:

http://www2.ups.edu/biology/museum/Symdanphoto1.html

Thanks again!

Yes I think you have the correct id on it, I was looking in my book and online but your online image was a little dark but I have to agree now that your photos sure look like it, Just because I haven't seen one in our area but that doesn't mean they do not exsist :)

[Ron Wilson]

Good work running him down. I admire your determination. Nice shot.

[mrclark321]

Great shots!!

Dan

[TSEE]

I love the first shot, the splash of color of the flower under him. Cool!

[Leorooster]

It was definitely worth the wait. I've never seen a dark dragonfly either.

Thanks Steve. This is the first time I see a black one.

[Leorooster]

Yes I think you have the correct id on it, I was looking in my book and online but your online image was a little dark but I have to agree now that your photos sure look like it, Just because I haven't seen one in our area but that doesn't mean they do not exsist :)

Thanks for the confirmation! Now, I am assured:)

[Leorooster]

Sue/Dan/Ron - Thanks for your nice comments. I'm glad you like it.

[lizzie]

Hello all,

I find myself here after seeing what I believe to be was a black dragonfly in my back yard here in England yesterday. I promise you it is not a sight I have ever seen before or would expect to see again. It was about 4 inches long.....can that be right? And flew very fast. My daughter and I ran in fear, smashing our cups of tea on the yard floor. At the time, and in the panic, I had thought it was a hornet (ignorant I know). Wish now I'd stayed around and savoured our luck a little better. What a sight though. Just like the one in your fine picture. Should they be here? Are they native to anywhere in particular.

Anyway, hello and warm wishes to all of you.

[Biko]

Hello all,

I find myself here after seeing what I believe to be was a black dragonfly in my back yard here in England yesterday. I promise you it is not a sight I have ever seen before or would expect to see again. It was about 4 inches long.....can that be right? And flew very fast. My daughter and I ran in fear, smashing our cups of tea on the yard floor. At the time, and in the panic, I had thought it was a hornet (ignorant I know). Wish now I'd stayed around and savoured our luck a little better. What a sight though. Just like the one in your fine picture. Should they be here? Are they native to anywhere in particular.

Anyway, hello and warm wishes to all of you.

UK then possibly a Black Darter sympetrum danae