Regular readers of my photoblog know I’m fond of head-tilts in which the dragonfly seems to display some of its personality, especially when the individual is looking at me. Like the following female Cobra Clubtail dragonfly (Gomphus vastus), who I imagine is thinking “Take a picture. It will last longer.”
16 MAY 2016 | Riverbend Park | Cobra Clubtail (female)
In the next photo, another female has turned her head nearly upside down. OK, that’s just crazy looking! It reminds me of two movies: The Exorcist (1973); and Beetlejuice (1988).
16 MAY 2016 | Riverbend Park | Cobra Clubtail (female)
The male in the last photo is probably thinking “Hey buddy, enough with the bright flashes of light!”
16 MAY 2016 | Riverbend Park | Cobra Clubtail (male)
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Tags: Clubtail Family, Cobra Clubtail dragonfly, female, Gomphus vastus, head-tilt, male, Riverbend Park, wildlife photography
May 29, 2016 at 6:59 am |
I’m tilting my head and smiling as I note how wonderfully you’ve captured these beautiful dragonflies. 🙂
May 30, 2016 at 12:51 am |
Clever comment, Mike. Thanks!
December 30, 2016 at 4:06 am |
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August 2, 2018 at 11:58 am |
An entrancing article .Thank you very much!