Deep in the sun-searched growths the dragonfly
Hangs like a blue thread loosened from the sky. ~Dante Gabriel Rossetti
I suppose I should just leave it as is–a beautiful dragonfly and a lovely quote. But that dragonfly’s little head looks to me so much like that of a demented alien bent on taking over earth that I can’t resist mentioning it. And now you’re going to see it forever, too. (Demented laugh.) In this case, I was fortunate enough to escape its evil clutches. Happy Tuesday. 🙂
This, that and the other thing 
I think at the moment the Dragonfly is likely to decide earth isn’t such a wonderful trophy, he’ll leave us to clean up our act before seriously considering a takeover.
🙂 This one seemed pretty content, though.
Um, thanks Janet. It does resemble a head from a movie I watched recently.
Ha, ha, it really does. Now that’s what I think of every time I see the photo.
I don’t know if you’ve ever seen “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen” but that head looks like the overgrown monster that drinks too much of Hyde’s formula. That movie was on AMC just last week.
I haven’t. It also reminds me of the Rock as the Scorpion King. 😉
Love the photo and the quotes! Thanks for sharing. Greetings from London.
Thanks and thanks for dropping by and commenting as well. Greetings for the American Southwest.
janet
Great photo in spite of the alien creepiness factor.
Ha! Thanks, Ally. I love seeing dragonflies, but this one just kept giving me the alien vibe.
It’s beautiful – both the dragonfly and the quote! And sorry but nope – I refuse to see the Alien head. 😉
I can understand that, Sarah. Glad you enjoyed the photo and quote, though. Happy Tuesday.
janet
They do look like alien invaders, but they’re mostly cute. This one is very serious! Great shot, Janet!
You’d be serious too if contemplating taking over the earth!! 🙂 I was waiting for a small bird to come back to its nest when I caught sight of this guy from the corner of my eye and diverted the camera. He obligingly stayed right there.
It is absolutely stunning!
Thanks, Aletta. Dragonflies are quite attractive, I think, and like little helicopters. 🙂
Yes and so delicate too
Yep; can’t un-see that. Great shot though!
Sorry, but I just couldn’t resist and thought, “Why should I suffer alone? 🤭😂
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awesome capture! 🙂
Thanks!
Dear Janet,
A lovely picture of a lovely creature. They lived far longer underwater as alien creatures to be afraid of than the one month sojourn in the light as fantastic fliers and equally deadly killers. In prehistoric times there were truly huge ones zipping around eating everything they could get their mandibles around. Good catch and quote.
Cheers,
Doug
Good thing they’re as small as they are!
Hope your week’s going well.
janet
Lucky you, great photo
Thanks, Ritva. Right place, right time. 🙂 I was hoping for the bird, but was happy with this and with a hummingbird I spotted as well.