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Four Spotted Skimmer
This Dragonfly has a little tear in it's front right wing. I doubt that will heal.
Species: Libellula quadrimaculata (Four-spotted Skimmer)

John Harvey Photo > Blogs for 2023 to 2005 > June 2013 > Four Spotted Skimmer

Eight Spotted Skimmer Resting
Eight Spotted Skimmer Resting
Species: Libellula forensis (Eight-spotted Skimmer)

John Harvey Photo > Blogs for 2023 to 2005 > June 2013 > Eight Spotted Skimmer Resting

Cardinal Meadowhawk On Reed
This beast was really territorial - I suspect it would be happy to just sit on this reed all day.
Species: Sympetrum illotum (Cardinal Meadowhawk)

John Harvey Photo > Blogs for 2023 to 2005 > June 2013 > Cardinal Meadowhawk On Reed

Four Spotted Skimmer On Reed
For comparison, this is a 105mm lens taking photos of a dragonfly. You don't hit the near focus limit, but you do scare off more insects.
Species: Libellula quadrimaculata (Four-spotted Skimmer)

John Harvey Photo > Blogs for 2023 to 2005 > May 2015 > Four Spotted Skimmer On Reed

Four Spotted Skimmer
I had my 400mm in the car so I was curious how well it would work for dragonflies. Not bad - it could use an extension tube to make it closer, but it did work well.
Species: Libellula quadrimaculata (Four-spotted Skimmer)

John Harvey Photo > Blogs for 2023 to 2005 > May 2015 > Four Spotted Skimmer

Four Spotted Skimmer On Diagonal
1/25th of a second - I'm really surprised it is sharp.
Species: Libellula quadrimaculata (Four-spotted Skimmer)

John Harvey Photo > Blogs for 2023 to 2005 > June 2016 > Four Spotted Skimmer On Diagonal