I don’t believe that dragonflies deserve their name. There doesn’t seem to be anything fierce about them – unless you’re a mosquito. In that case – beware!

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We’ve had quite a few dragonflies zipping around the farm fast and furious.

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I’m fascinated by the colors on this guy. They remind me of the color of copper and verdigris.

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This dragonfly, slow in the late afternoon sun, allowed me a closeup. His wings like tiny leaded windows are works of art.