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Perithemis tenera
We found this small dragonfly caught in a spiders web. It was immobile & we initially assumed it was dead but when I got in close for the macro I saw that it was moving its legs. I freed it from the web & it flew off after just a few seconds - before I managed to get any more shots!
Radnor Lake state park.
Spotted on Aug 29, 2012
Submitted on Aug 30, 2012
13 Comments
Thanks Carol! It was a great photo opportunity but obviously not so great for the dragonfly.
WOW! Incredible!
Thank you Luis, Leanne & Satyen!
Thanks for the correction Walter - I use a Lumix FZ40 with a Raynox clip on macro converter. I usually fire off a lot of shots though to compensate for the fact I never bother with a tripod & my subjects are usually moving!
Fabulous first pic, Karen!
The pattern of wing spots indicates this individual is a female. What type of camera gear did you use to shoot the very impressive macro photo?
Oh wow! Fantastic shots Karen!
Great macro shot Karen
Such a beauty. Happy to hear that!Also learned that never to assume something is dead.
Thanks Saffwanlshak!
There was no sign of a spider Emma, & the web looked to be old remnants so I think this guy (& a 2nd I freed later!) will live to fly another day!
love this!
Depending on the spider web.if it was "venomized" by the spider it could die some where along the way. Let's keep our fingers crossed and assume that it flew off before the spider cast it's eye on it.
Thanks Ava!
Wow!