Peril and Rescue for a Dragonfly, Sinking
by Belinda Greb
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Peril and Rescue for a Dragonfly, Sinking
Artist
Belinda Greb
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Photograph - Photograph, Photography
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Peril and Rescue for a Dragonfly, Sinking
I noticed a strange ripple pattern across the bend in the stream. When I moved closer I saw a Blue-Eyed Darner Dragonfly under the water. I know they lay their eggs on the water and I know some insects can rest on the water, but this dragonfly’s wings were wet and it seemed to be struggling, thus the ripples. As I watched it seemed to rise up. Then it seemed to sink down and give up. The water went still. I started looking for a long stick so I could lift it out, but realized the sticks I found weren’t long enough. My niece decided to get in the water with the stick and was able to lift the beautiful dragonfly out of the water. We placed the stick in the grass so it could rest. After a few minutes, its wings started to move very quickly and that continued for about 10 minutes. Then we went to check on it again, it was able to fly away. One of a series of nine images.
Copyrighted - Belinda Greb
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Nature, animals, beauty have been a source of nourishment throughout my life. Photography allows me to capture, interpret, and share that world of wonder I see about me, and sometimes use what I capture as an inspiration to create something new, by incorporating other exposures, textures or brushwork.
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September 12th, 2018
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