The Wind Beneath His Wings

The Wind Beneath His Wings

This Twelve-Spotted Skimmer seemed to have only brown spots at first sighting. But against the blue sky, all twelve spots were visible, including the white ones, which looked baby blue in this light. It used to be called the Ten-Spot. There is also an Eight-Spot, no kidding. Mature males have twelve brown spots and eight white ones. Females and immature males have only brown spots. This guy, with his slightly tattered wings, loved last year's dried stalk of mullen. Libellula pulchella

Categories: [Valley Oak Woodland]  [insects and arachnids]  

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  • Love the blue in the background it really adds a glow the the wings of this little bug :-)
    Claus Petersen @ 06-25-2010
  • Exquisite detail!! Am loving your new blog format. Did I already mention that?? Clean and simple..and nice!!!
    Marcie @ 06-25-2010
  • The detail and the simplicity of color (the bands of blue and black repeated in the wings and in the background) really make this a stand-out image.
    GJC @ 06-28-2010
  • Back for one more thought: I had a chance to look through a number of your images. I didn't comment on all of them I liked, so I just wanted to say how much I admire your work. It's not only your skill with the camera, but it's your obvious love and appreciation for what you photograph that really attracts me to your images. There is a sense of the wondrousness and the beauty of it all, and a deep, abiding gratitude at the ability to be a witness that, I think, makes your images shine. Keep up the good work. sorry for my random comments! :)
    GJC @ 06-28-2010
  • Beautiful and perfect.
    Plus excellent caption.
    frankdejol @ 06-30-2010
  • These wings are so lovely. Hard to imagine such beauty in gossamer and brown spots -- it's always a great thing to stop and take a look. I love your photos.
    Bo Mackison @ 07-05-2010
  • When will you publish a calendar with these breathtaking photos?
    Patricia Lerman @ 09-22-2010

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The Wind Beneath His Wings

The Wind Beneath His Wings

This Twelve-Spotted Skimmer seemed to have only brown spots at first sighting. But against the blue sky, all twelve spots were visible, including the white ones, which looked baby blue in this light. It used to be called the Ten-Spot. There is also an Eight-Spot, no kidding. Mature males have twelve brown spots and eight white ones. Females and immature males have only brown spots. This guy, with his slightly tattered wings, loved last year's dried stalk of mullen. Libellula pulchella

Categories: [Valley Oak Woodland]  [insects and arachnids]  

Latest Comment

  • Love the blue in the background it really adds a glow the the wings of this little bug :-)
    Claus Petersen @ 06-25-2010
  • Exquisite detail!! Am loving your new blog format. Did I already mention that?? Clean and simple..and nice!!!
    Marcie @ 06-25-2010
  • The detail and the simplicity of color (the bands of blue and black repeated in the wings and in the background) really make this a stand-out image.
    GJC @ 06-28-2010
  • Back for one more thought: I had a chance to look through a number of your images. I didn't comment on all of them I liked, so I just wanted to say how much I admire your work. It's not only your skill with the camera, but it's your obvious love and appreciation for what you photograph that really attracts me to your images. There is a sense of the wondrousness and the beauty of it all, and a deep, abiding gratitude at the ability to be a witness that, I think, makes your images shine. Keep up the good work. sorry for my random comments! :)
    GJC @ 06-28-2010
  • Beautiful and perfect.
    Plus excellent caption.
    frankdejol @ 06-30-2010
  • These wings are so lovely. Hard to imagine such beauty in gossamer and brown spots -- it's always a great thing to stop and take a look. I love your photos.
    Bo Mackison @ 07-05-2010
  • When will you publish a calendar with these breathtaking photos?
    Patricia Lerman @ 09-22-2010

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