Thursday, July 24, 2008

Of Dragonflies and Sunlight

Widow Skimmer (Libellula lucatusa) Common Pondhawk (Erythemis simpliciollis) Erythemis simpliciollis female Widow Skimmer (Libellula lucatusa) Sunny afternoons are ideal for dragonfly photography. They're especially fun after a week of violent thunderstorms with hail predictions. Elm Bank in Wellesley MA has several great places to spot dragon and damselflies. Most Useful are the Day Lily Garden, and the Herb Garden. Weezies Garden for Children is good for butterflies. Dragonflies can also be found off the canoe launch, leading to the Charles River. Moose Hill in Sharon MA has fields full of darners in the afternoon, which would be wonderful to photograph if only they would stop moving...

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