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Here's Lookin' At Ya

Here's Lookin' At Ya by martytdx.
Flame Skimmer - female
Libellula saturata

Another view of this pretty dragonfly. I only wish I had gotten the male!

Update: it appears that I did! 

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tanager55  Pro User  says:

Looks like you are a dragonfly stalker. I have been doing the same lately. Very nice image. I love her color.
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Shawn Wainwright  Pro User  says:

What color is the male?
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martytdx  Pro User  says:

Shawn - bright orange-red, similar to a Flame Skimmer.
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hearman  Pro User  says:

Excellent Marty
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Harrier  Pro User  says:

Cool shot Marty! It reminds me of the first Alien move. :)
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hamapenguin  Pro User  says:

excellent close up!
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Momba  Pro User  says:

Wow, Marty, these shots amaze me!!
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P•A•U•L | Photography  Pro User  says:

Wonderful work!
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gatespassbear  Pro User  says:

WOW! Stunning details.

Thanks for the comment regarding my lifer Mexican Chickadee!
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Richard J M  Pro User  says:

Wow! Great shot!
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Skipbro  Pro User  says:

Perfect. Nice detail and DOF.
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dragonflychaser1029 says:

Now this one could be a female Flame Skimmer since the leading edge seems to have some color...Neon females do not!
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Odephoto  Pro User  says:

Judging solely from Dennis Paulson's new field guide, I agree that this is a female Flame Skimmer. The vein at the leading edge of each wing is orange, the second longitudinal vein is yellow, and the third is orange. Apparently all three veins are orange in female Neon Skimmer.

Great photo, btw.
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martytdx  Pro User  says:

I'll have to look up that field guide - is it just the SW or nationwide? But in either case, from what I've read since I used "Dragonflies and Damselflies of the Southwest", I think you're both right.
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