Blue Skimmer

Photo Information

Taken:	27 May 2012 11:11 at The Hermit’s Retreat
Camera:	Canon EOS Rebel T2i / 50-500 mm
Exposure:	ISO 640
	500mm, 0 EV
	f/10
	1/640

Backstory

We saw five dragonflies at the little pond, if this is really a dragonfly. I was able to shoot four of them.

This one is probably a variety of great blue skimmer or blue dasher. I like the name blue dasher (AKA blue pirate), but that one is supposed to have a white face.

–29 May 2012