Saturday, September 30, 2023

Finding Some Warmth


It was one of those days when the air was a bit cool but the sun was strong so it was heating up surfaces. I looked out on the deck and saw this dragonfly sitting on large piece of marble. The sun had gone in but the marble was wonderfully warm and the dragonfly was taking advantage of it. I grabbed the camera and took a bunch of shots from really close and the dragonfly never moved. I was starting to think it was injured when the sun came out and it lifted off and flew away. That little dot of green paint is only about 2mm wide so that gives you a good scale.

Taking part in Saturday's Critters. Click HERE to see more creatures from around the world.

18 comments:

Catalyst said...

Good shot.

Judy Biggerstaff said...

Nice pic! Basking in the sun.

eileeninmd said...

The dragonfly is pretty, love their lacey looking wings.
Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend.

William Kendall said...

They are fun to watch.

Taken For Granted said...

Dragonflies are always fun to watch and photograph. Perhaps this one is warming up for its flight south?

Bill said...

How nice to see the dragonfly take advantage of the warm piece of marble. Maybe he needed a recharge.

jennyfreckles said...

Spa treatment for a dragonfly. How relaxing.

Sharon said...

That dragonfly has found the perfect spot for a little nap.

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

It is beautiful

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

That gave you a good background for contrast! I love dragonflies...they eat insects!

roentare said...

The dragonfly looks very fluffy. Nice capture.

Andrew said...

That's a great shot of such a tiny insect.

Shiju Sugunan said...

You seized a beautiful moment with that dragonfly on the warm marble. Nature's details are fascinating!

Lea said...

Great photo!

Iris Flavia said...

Aww... precious!

Anvilcloud said...

Good noticing.

Debbie said...

WoW!!!! what an awesome image!!!

21 Wits said...

Nice capture!