Wing DetailBeside the grass ride a group of trees have had to be felled as a result of disease. The resulting flattened vegetation and disruption looks a bit cataclysmic until you realise that it has formed a new microclimate. Looking closer a dragonfly is seen basking out of the cool breeze on a bramble. Beautiful. Male Broad-bodied Chaser.+1 in comments. At first you only see the loss of tree, and then you see what's there.
! Artist - Carolyn Hietala ! (painting)
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Hope this one stays in the yard for awhile that I may get a few more pictures taken ;0)It spends much of the day resting on the plants that grew from discarded parakeet seed I threw outside on the ground. Growing in close proximity to two rain barrels, the plants are home to many odonata insect visitors that are attracted to a wetland habitat.canon rebel xt - sigma 150 macro - bright patchy overcast sunlight - insect wildlife seed pod backyard nature - richmond virginia - chesterfield countyThis image is copyright protected with all rights reserved.