The following photo gallery features two of several Blue-faced Meadowhawk dragonflies (Sympetrum ambiguum) spotted on 15 October 2015 at Huntley Meadows Park. Both individuals are males, as indicated by their coloration and terminal appendages.
Male 1
Both of these photos are full-frame, that is, the original images are uncropped. I love it when a plan comes together!
Male 2
The last photo is very slightly cropped in order to remove a distracting leading line. Although I could have cropped the photo in order to highlight the dragonfly, I chose to preserve the complementary colors of the tree branch bark and fallen leaves. I think the neutral grays and tans provide a nice background that makes the dragonfly’s coloration stand out.
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Tags: Blue-faced Meadowhawk dragonfly, Huntley Meadows Park, male, Skimmer Family, Sympetrum ambiguum, terminal appendages, vernal pool, wildlife photography
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