A male Red Veined Meadow-Hawk dragonfly perches on an old branch just above eye level. Perched facing right, he took a quick flight, then perched on the same branch facing left. He provided us a wonderful view of what has to be considered a marvel of engineering and biomechanical design from his amazing exoskeleton right down to the structure of his wings.
Truly a marvel as well as marvelous to observe. Beauty, form and function all wrapped up in one fine package.
nature has no boss 
Yes, one fine package indeed. Excellent photos too, Mike. Thank you for bringing the marvel of dragonflies closer for me.
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Well done!
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Love the details – in the second shot he looks like he is smiling. 🙂
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Wonderfully detailed !!!
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Definitely both! Magical creatures..
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Beautiful captures!!
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