Whispers of the Wind: A Dragonfly’s Visit

I haven’t posted here as often lately—partly because I’m taking part in a photo challenge on my Swedish blog, and partly because I’m still finding my way around some layout updates here. But this space is close to my heart, and I’m working on making it feel more like home again. So, here we are—with a few newly captured images and the simple joy of sharing again. No surprise, macro shots…

Every day, I see this vibrant red dragonfly dancing around our fish pond, always the same one, I believe. Earlier this year, a shimmering blue dragonfly visited too, just once. I still hope it returns.

With wings that beat up to 30 times per second, the dragonfly is a marvel of precision flight. These ancient insects—dating back over 300 million years—are skilled hunters and important indicators of healthy freshwater ecosystems.

Hovering around our fish pond, this dragonfly reminds us of the calm balance of nature and the timeless wonder that surrounds us — if only we pause long enough to notice.


17 responses to “Whispers of the Wind: A Dragonfly’s Visit”

  1. bushboy Avatar

    Wonderful photos Anita. The Dragonflies colours are so vivid

    1. Anita Avatar

      Thank you kindly Brian!

  2. blhphotoblog Avatar

    You have captured two species there Anita!
    Most of your shots are a beautiful male Red-veined Darter (Sympetrum fonscolombii) but you have one image of a Broad Scarlet (Crocothemis erythraea), also called a Scarlet Darter or just Scarlet Dragonfly.
    Well done!

    1. Anita Avatar

      Today, this morning, I saw them both flying around our fish pond. I would be lucky if I got a picture of them together. 😁 Thanks for your comment Brian!

  3. Egídio Avatar

    Amazing macros, Anita!

  4. etikser Avatar

    Wonderful photos!

    1. Anita Avatar

      Thank you!

  5. bpz3 Avatar

    Vilka bilder! Trollsländor är nog de vackraste insekter som finns. Och du presenterar ofta trollsländor i så läckra färger, som definitivt inte finns här i Sverige.
    Fantastiska makron!

    1. Anita Avatar

      Tack Beate!

  6. Mr. Ohh's Sideways View Avatar

    That sure is a pretty one. I love it when you post. 🤣😎🙃

    1. Anita Avatar

      Thank you very much for your kind comment Mr. Ohh 😅🤗

  7. Jag Avatar

    Förtrollande vackra trollslämdefoton!

  8. Jag Avatar

    Trollsländefoton förstås. Hos mig på landet har skogsmaskinerna tagit bort all växtlighet på de ställen där jag hittade dessa vackra tidigare.

    1. Anita Avatar

      Tack så jättemycket för din kommentar. Trist när man låter skogsmaskiner störa och röra om i naturen.

  9. Priti Avatar

    Wow so cute 🥰 well shared

  10. Anita Avatar

    Thank you kindly for your comment, and sorry for late response.

  11. gdany0754 Avatar

    Wow, great photo

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