GRACEFUL in the GARDEN

Dragonflies nimbly dance through landscapes and parks during the summer months. Readers caught these serene moments of rest.

THIS COOL LITTLE DRAGONFLY kept trying to land on me while I was at Ravine Gardens State Park early one morning. I waited for it to find somewhere else to rest so I could capture this photo. Jim Bailey EAST PALATKA, FL ON A HOT SUMMER day on my patio, I spotted this friendly dragonfly on my echeveria plant. The natural lighting was perfect, and my iPhone 11 Pro Max captured this amazing photo. Kimberly Ward DURHAM, NH AN AUGUST DAY found me at my favorite blackberry patch, which was practically dripping with fruit. I reached out to pluck a handful and froze when I saw this dragonfly sitting perfectly still. Camera in hand, I got as close as I could with time to take numerous shots. The beautifully colored body and the translucent…

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Birds & Blooms (Digital) - 1 Issue, August/September 2023

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