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Dragonflies and Damselflies

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The majority of the following photos were taken around the small lake just off my patio in Sugar Land, Texas. This "unusual" backyard of mine provides an abundance of various critters and birds - not to mention several varieties of Dragonflies and Damselflies. While some of these are adequate for identification purposes, I actually prefer to try to shoot the dragons and damsels in pleasing compositions - you might call it "Art". Enjoy!

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Blue Dasher
Balance
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Blue Dasher
Solitude
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Blue Dasher
The Arch
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Blue Dasher
The Bridge
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Halloween
Pennant
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Roseate
Skimmer
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Blue Dasher
The Obelisk
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Powdered
Dancer
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Spreadwing
Damselfly