I believe this is a Needham’s Skimmer, female, showing off on yet another interesting perch.
This bed of Salvia was inside a box hedged garden, limiting my angle.
There was considerable wear and tear on the insect’s wings but as usual I saw no sign it inhibited her movement.
Middleton Place
July 7, 2021
Wonderful photos of this amazing dragonfly, Ellen! The flower is gorgeous, too!
Thanks, Peter! I was kind of surprised to see them go to the flower stalks as they were bouncing around in a breeze, but happy with the result.
Really nice shots, Ellen. I love the contrast in colors between the dragonfly and the flowers.
Thanks, Mike! Glad that you liked them.