Dragonfly

[kevinj]

I was out chasing birds this morning when I noticed this,it caught my eye as it almost looked like it was glowing.
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There not the best but my 100-400mmL is not a close up lens,got to get a Macro.

[enduro]

Since this is not in the critique section I don't know how I should approach this! :)

I am wondering why there are two images posted that are almost exactly the same.

[Mary Anne]

Looks like Orthetrum caledonicum The Male Blue Skimmer Dragonfly aka the Sky Blue Dragonfly :D

[kevinj]

Thanks Mary Anne,he caught my eye from quite a distance he was so bright.

[Mary Anne]

They are very common around this area Kevin.
Mind you I have only seen one in this garden in the ten years we have lived here.
They certainly are bright and they do stand out ...