Blue Dasher, Emmons Preserve, Kennebunkport, ME

Yesterday, early, I went out to Emmons Preserve (Kennebunkport Land Conservancy) to look for dragonflies. I hoped to get them while they were still cold from the night and not as active as they would be later in the day. It was a moderately successful trip…there were a number of dragons in flight, and I found one Green-stripped Darner perched, as well as a Twelve-Spotted Skimmer and this cooperative Blue Dasher. The light was just right to bring out the amazing apple green of the eyes, which contrasts nicely with the dull blue of the abdomen. The Blue Dasher is one of the most common dragonflies in southern Maine, so as a record shot it is not very interesting…but as image, I think it is very satisfying.

Sony HX90V at about 1400mm equivalent field of view (720 optical plus 2x digital Clear Image Zoom). 1/250th @ ISO 125 @ f6.4. Processed in Lightroom.