Next to butterflies, dragonflies are next on my favorite list. You have great photos here. I am glad you have your power back after 4 long days of not knowing what or when. I hope you do not have many or any trees down. I see these tragic photos of North Carolina and more, and I just want to cry. Lynn and Precious
Dearest Lynn and Precious, Hummingbirds, butterflies and dragonflies are the most beautiful little critters indeed! Oh, what a difference power makes, got shut–in as the garage doors did not open either... Around the house nothing damaged, only the tall and skinny Italian cypress trees came out from the strong wind... Minor! Near the greenhouse a tree fell and both bridges got destroyed. The creek has a totally different flow from before. The power of water is unreal and big holes near the road so that needs to be repaired for the umpteenth time. Praying for those that lost it all and even lives, also not far from me. Hugs, Mariette
Dearest Kim, Thank you and it lifts up our spirits at a time of disaster for so many. Yes, got power back on, late last night and the airco is running. No generator... guess they will be sold out by now! Our home has been blessed when we moved in, November 1990 and that has protected its owners so far, including kitties. Hugs, Mariette
Dearest Jackie, Oh, the dragonfly sure is a beauty! The nectar never touches the cord as it is fastened on the top of screw on for the glass bottle—zero connection with the nectar. https://mariettesbacktobasics.blogspot.com/2024/04/severe-weather-with-bridge-destruction.html You can see the hummingbird feeder in its entirety in last image. But I sure loved recording its 'strange' actions! Hugs, Mariette
Hello Mariette, I wonder if your dragonfly had got caught in the storm--its wings look somewhat weather-beaten. I m glad to hear that you are back up and running. --Jim
Dearest Jim, That was over one month ago but it looked like it had gone through some rough times—rather battered. What a joy to have power indeed! Hugs, Mariette
Hi again, That previous comment should not have been anonymous--my habit to sign my name to comments is coming in handy now that the comment boxes are getting more and more unpredictable. --Jim
Hi Mariette, So beautiful! We love dragonflies. In Japan, they're seen as the spirits of ancestors coming to visit. I was so glad to hear you are okay and that your power has been restored. Happy belated 17 1/2 year birthday to your kitties. :) Hugs, Kevin
Dearest Kevin, They are beautiful and it is understandable for seeing them as visiting ancestral spirits. Thanks for the Birthday wishes for our 3 kitties—quite a milestone at least for 3 out of 5. Sure glad for having power on and guess by now all in Dublin got back on. Nothing to complain compared with so many that are worse off and all those lives lost! Sad for the 160 lives lost during this 2nd worst Hurricane in 55 years... Feeling grateful! Hugs, Mariette
Dearest Mariette; So sorry for my late comment. I was thinking how you are ♡♡♡ How great to see your wonderful capture of Dragonfly on top of the copper hummingbird feeder. I let my husband see the picture & the dragonfly lover was SO excited to see the one he never seen before p;) We assumed that we don't have that kind in Japan. I AM SO glad that I could read your blog post, my dear American Friend. Please take care & here is one tiny Japanese thinking about you; Lots of LOVE from Japan. Miyako
Dearest Miyako, Thank you and so happy that your husband enjoyed seeing it. Probably your husband is more of an expert as I've only searched and to the best of my knowledge thought this to be the one... Hugs, Mariette
mariette…..VERY nice capture of the dragon fly, that’s what’s called being in the right place at the right moment. ‼️😺💙💚….mackerull said…eye hope it tasted like perch 😺😺😺 hugs from TT
Dearest Laura and Macherull, Thank you and yes, right at breakfast time it showed up and I had my iPhone at hand. Mackerull's wording is perfect!!! Hugs, Mariette
Dearest Mariette, I am so glad, to see you here! I am back after a long break.. hope, you are well, my Dear! HAve a happy october, lots of Love, Claudia
Hi, sweet Mariette! She is beautiful indeed, but I'm afraid of insects like that dragonfly, so I'll just appreciate them from affar! :) Have a blessed day!
So glad you got your power back. How horrific! A few hours without is bad enough, but 5 days. I am glad you are ok and that you had no damage to your home. I imagine you had a wonderful time at University of Tennessee. The area is so beautiful! It is a really cute town as well. Wishing you a great week.
Dearest Kelleyn, Sure grateful for the continuous repair work from linemen out of state and ours! When I visited the University of Tennessee area in 1987, sure loved it and so did Pieter while studying there. We both went back a couple of years ago and still love it. Hugs, Mariette
Aunque de aspecto y cara futurista, las libélulas a mi siempre me han encantado, de hecho todos los veranos pinchaba cañas alrededor de la piscina para que ella se posaran, y las vieran mis nietos, ya que les encanta estar siempre cerca del agua. Tus imágenes excelentes, y me quedo también intrigado en que estará comiendo?... Un abrazo, Mariette.
Good Friday to you Mariette, Beautiful video capture! I enjoyed watching it. I myself wonder what was going on there. When I water summer flowers, I like watching them dance in the mist of the spray. They get close and I feel like they are watching me. Wonders they are.
What a great capture on the video; absolutely brilliant. Watching the little creature eating is amazing. How beautiful they are. Wonderful photos, and the last one is stunning, showing off the lovely wings. Well done.
Olá, querida Mariette, que maravilhosa postagem! O vídeo é lindo, a natureza é fantástica, nada igual! Daqui lhe aplaudo! Um feliz fim de semana, amiga, muita paz, saúde e alegria! Grande abraço daqui de longe.
Hej Mariette, De libelle is zo goed te zien en heeft geen haast om verder te gaan. Prachtig en teer zijn ze. Mooie video. Fijn weekend, lieve groet Willy
Oi Mariette Os insetos são perticularmente interessantes e difíceis de observação pela sua rapidez em não se deixar ficar ... que bonito texto na sua postagem. Nao sei se levei seu link, mas ja estive aqui. deixo meu abraço, desejando semana feliz.
That is a beautiful dragonfly! I wonder if there was maybe some of the nectar on that hanger part of the feeder?
We get lots of different kinds of dragonflies here, some are quite large and some are very small. They come in different colors, too. Such beautiful creatures in God's creation!
Dearest Ingrid, Indeed a beauty and as to your question, no there was no nectar on that part... it remains a puzzle. Dragonflies are indeed graceful critters in God's creation. Hugs, Mariette
Next to butterflies, dragonflies are next on my favorite list. You have great photos here.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you have your power back after 4 long days of not knowing what or when. I hope you do not have many or any trees down. I see these tragic photos of North Carolina and more, and I just want to cry. Lynn and Precious
Dearest Lynn and Precious,
DeleteHummingbirds, butterflies and dragonflies are the most beautiful little critters indeed!
Oh, what a difference power makes, got shut–in as the garage doors did not open either... Around the house nothing damaged, only the tall and skinny Italian cypress trees came out from the strong wind... Minor!
Near the greenhouse a tree fell and both bridges got destroyed. The creek has a totally different flow from before. The power of water is unreal and big holes near the road so that needs to be repaired for the umpteenth time.
Praying for those that lost it all and even lives, also not far from me.
Hugs,
Mariette
What a wonderful capture, Mariette! I hope you have power now and that things are slowly returning to normal. (I also hope you have a generator!)
ReplyDeleteDearest Kim,
DeleteThank you and it lifts up our spirits at a time of disaster for so many.
Yes, got power back on, late last night and the airco is running. No generator... guess they will be sold out by now!
Our home has been blessed when we moved in, November 1990 and that has protected its owners so far, including kitties.
Hugs,
Mariette
The dragonfly is beautiful. I assume the nectar runs up the cord and that is what it is feeding on. I am glad you have your power back.
ReplyDeleteDearest Jackie,
DeleteOh, the dragonfly sure is a beauty!
The nectar never touches the cord as it is fastened on the top of screw on for the glass bottle—zero connection with the nectar.
https://mariettesbacktobasics.blogspot.com/2024/04/severe-weather-with-bridge-destruction.html
You can see the hummingbird feeder in its entirety in last image.
But I sure loved recording its 'strange' actions!
Hugs,
Mariette
Sorry Jackie, forgot to thank you for being glad that I got my power back on. We can't live without it anymore...
DeleteYou captured some great photos of the emerald dragonfly, Mariette. He's such a unique looking fellow.
ReplyDeleteHappy October!
~Sheri
Dearest Sheri,
DeleteThank you, that was on August 31 and it was amazing that it posed for me!
Hugs,
Mariette
Hello Mariette, I wonder if your dragonfly had got caught in the storm--its wings look somewhat weather-beaten. I m glad to hear that you are back up and running.
ReplyDelete--Jim
Dearest Jim,
DeleteThat was over one month ago but it looked like it had gone through some rough times—rather battered.
What a joy to have power indeed!
Hugs,
Mariette
Hi again, That previous comment should not have been anonymous--my habit to sign my name to comments is coming in handy now that the comment boxes are getting more and more unpredictable.
ReplyDelete--Jim
Dearest Jim,
DeleteDon't worry—would recognize your writing style amongst others as it stands out!
Hugs,
Mariette
What stunning photos
ReplyDeleteDearest Jo-Anne,
DeleteThank you, hardly could believe it sat there posing for me to capture on video and photo!
Hugs,
Mariette
Excellent images.
ReplyDeleteDearest Vicky,
DeleteThank you but my subject posed so gracefully!
Hugs,
Mariette
That is very fancy, the wings look like crystals. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteDearest Terry,
DeleteThey look like little fairytale critters!
Hugs,
Mariette
That's amazing footage! Hugs and well wishes, my dear.
ReplyDeleteDearest Darla,
DeleteThank you, this one was in a good and patient mood for sitting gracefully for me.
Hugs,
Mariette
Hi Mariette,
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! We love dragonflies. In Japan, they're seen as the spirits of ancestors coming to visit.
I was so glad to hear you are okay and that your power has been restored. Happy belated 17 1/2 year birthday to your kitties. :)
Hugs,
Kevin
Dearest Kevin,
DeleteThey are beautiful and it is understandable for seeing them as visiting ancestral spirits.
Thanks for the Birthday wishes for our 3 kitties—quite a milestone at least for 3 out of 5.
Sure glad for having power on and guess by now all in Dublin got back on. Nothing to complain compared with so many that are worse off and all those lives lost! Sad for the 160 lives lost during this 2nd worst Hurricane in 55 years...
Feeling grateful!
Hugs,
Mariette
WOW! Great shots. It is a beautiful creature. XO
ReplyDeleteDearest Ellen,
DeleteYes, a beautiful and incredible creature!
Happy for having had this chance to capture it.
Hugs,
Mariette
Beautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteI love dragonflies—I find them so delicate and magical.
Happy Tuesday, dearest Mariette!
Dearest Veronica,
DeleteYes, magical is the word for them!
Glad I could share it here with my readers.
Hugs,
Mariette
What a beautiful dragonfly, Mariette. Your images are wonderful and capture the elegance of that creature well.
ReplyDeleteDearest Lorrie,
DeleteYes, it sure was an elegant beauty that posed for me!
Hugs,
Mariette
Scatto molto bello,complimenti!
ReplyDeleteCara Olga,
DeleteQuesta libellula ha posato così volentieri...
Abbracci,
Mariette
Dearest Mariette; So sorry for my late comment. I was thinking how you are ♡♡♡ How great to see your wonderful capture of Dragonfly on top of the copper hummingbird feeder. I let my husband see the picture & the dragonfly lover was SO excited to see the one he never seen before p;) We assumed that we don't have that kind in Japan.
ReplyDeleteI AM SO glad that I could read your blog post, my dear American Friend. Please take care & here is one tiny Japanese thinking about you; Lots of LOVE from Japan. Miyako
Dearest Miyako,
DeleteThank you and so happy that your husband enjoyed seeing it.
Probably your husband is more of an expert as I've only searched and to the best of my knowledge thought this to be the one...
Hugs,
Mariette
mariette…..VERY nice capture of the dragon fly, that’s what’s called being in the right place
ReplyDeleteat the right moment. ‼️😺💙💚….mackerull said…eye hope it tasted like perch 😺😺😺
hugs from TT
Dearest Laura and Macherull,
DeleteThank you and yes, right at breakfast time it showed up and I had my iPhone at hand.
Mackerull's wording is perfect!!!
Hugs,
Mariette
Dearest Mariette,
ReplyDeleteI am so glad, to see you here! I am back after a long break.. hope, you are well, my Dear!
HAve a happy october,
lots of Love, Claudia
Dearest Claudia,
DeleteThank you for your comment and I've sent you a short email.
Hugs,
Mariette
Wow! You got a fantastic photo! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteDearest Billie Jo,
DeleteHoping you clicked on the first short video for seeing it.
Hugs,
Mariette
A wonderful dragonfly!
ReplyDeleteDearest Anne,
DeleteYes, a lovely critter to observe!
Hugs,
Mariette
Se ve preciosa en tus fotografías.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.
Querida Antónia,
DeleteEl primero era un video muy corto para hacer clic en su chevrón blanca en el centro...
Abrazos,
Mariette
Wow, what a capture, Mariette! Such a stunning creature. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteDearest Martha Jane,
DeleteThank you and they sure are a graceful marvel!
Hugs,
Mariette
Beautiful! It is so gorgeous it looks like jewelry. I have always been attracted to dragonfly pendants, but nothing beats nature.
ReplyDeleteDearest Wendy,
DeleteYes, they look like winged jewels!
Graceful critters.
Hugs,
Mariette
Hi, sweet Mariette!
ReplyDeleteShe is beautiful indeed, but I'm afraid of insects like that dragonfly, so I'll just appreciate them from affar! :)
Have a blessed day!
Dearest Paula,
DeleteThere is no need for being afraid of something this graceful and they don't bite!
Hugs,
Mariette
I know, but I can't help it! :P
DeleteHugs, love and prayers!
Paula
So glad you got your power back. How horrific! A few hours without is bad enough, but 5 days. I am glad you are ok and that you had no damage to your home. I imagine you had a wonderful time at University of Tennessee. The area is so beautiful! It is a really cute town as well. Wishing you a great week.
ReplyDeleteDearest Kelleyn,
DeleteSure grateful for the continuous repair work from linemen out of state and ours!
When I visited the University of Tennessee area in 1987, sure loved it and so did Pieter while studying there. We both went back a couple of years ago and still love it.
Hugs,
Mariette
Mariette what a wonderful capture of the dragonfly. It is beautiful....and the video WOW
ReplyDeleteHugs cecilia
Dearest Cecilia,
DeleteThank you and one really wonders how such frail critters hang onto life during a hurricane. Hope it survived!
Hugs,
Mariette
Beautiful! These guys are usually to fast for me to get a decent photo.
ReplyDeleteDearest Peter,
DeleteThank you and yes they usually move too fast—this was just exceptional.
Hugs,
Mariette
Aunque de aspecto y cara futurista, las libélulas a mi siempre me han encantado, de hecho todos los veranos pinchaba cañas alrededor de la piscina para que ella se posaran, y las vieran mis nietos, ya que les encanta estar siempre cerca del agua.
ReplyDeleteTus imágenes excelentes, y me quedo también intrigado en que estará comiendo?...
Un abrazo, Mariette.
Querido Manuel,
DeleteSí, les encanta flotar sobre el agua.
Supongo que nunca sabremos lo que estaba lamiendo o comiendo allí...
Abrazos,
Mariette
Good Friday to you Mariette, Beautiful video capture! I enjoyed watching it. I myself wonder what was going on there. When I water summer flowers, I like watching them dance in the mist of the spray. They get close and I feel like they are watching me. Wonders they are.
ReplyDeleteDearest Betsy,
DeleteThank you and indeed, they are watching us with their big eyes!
Little elegant wonders indeed.
Hugs,
Mariette
What a beauty!
ReplyDeleteDearest Melissa,
DeleteIt sure is and it graciously posed for me!
Hugs,
Mariette
Fez descansar as asas e pôs as mandíbulas a trabalhar.
ReplyDeleteNo aproveitar é que está o ganho.
Abraço de amizade.
Juvenal Nunes
Caro Juvenal,
DeleteSim, deixando suas asas descansarem, poderíamos vê-lo muito melhor.
Abraços,
Mariette
What a great capture on the video; absolutely brilliant. Watching the little creature eating is amazing. How beautiful they are. Wonderful photos, and the last one is stunning, showing off the lovely wings. Well done.
ReplyDeleteDearest Patricia,
DeleteThank you and I just had a graceful subject sitting still for capturing its beauty.
Hugs,
Mariette
Olá, querida Mariette, que maravilhosa postagem!
ReplyDeleteO vídeo é lindo, a natureza é fantástica, nada igual!
Daqui lhe aplaudo!
Um feliz fim de semana, amiga,
muita paz, saúde e alegria!
Grande abraço daqui de longe.
Prezada Taís,
DeleteSim, a poesia da natureza é o melhor que podemos observar!
Pequenos milagres entrando em nossa retina e mente.
Abraços,
Mariette
I love to watch small creatures carefully, too.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend!
Dearest RTC,
DeleteThis was a once–in–a–lifetime chance and I'm grateful!
Hugs,
Mariette
Hej Mariette,
ReplyDeleteDe libelle is zo goed te zien en heeft geen haast om verder te gaan. Prachtig en teer zijn ze. Mooie video.
Fijn weekend, lieve groet Willy
Beste Willy,
DeleteJa, dit was een heel mooie kans om die eens goed te bekijken!
Liefs,
Mariette
Oi Mariette
ReplyDeleteOs insetos são perticularmente interessantes e difíceis de observação
pela sua rapidez em não se deixar ficar ... que bonito texto na sua postagem.
Nao sei se levei seu link, mas ja estive aqui.
deixo meu abraço, desejando semana feliz.
Prezada Liz,
DeleteObrigado e com certeza tive muita sorte de capturar isso!
Abraços,
Mariette
Lovely photos of the dragonfly! So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHave a happy Sunday...
Titti
Dearest Titti,
DeleteThank you and the video shows even more of this beauty!
Hugs,
Mariette
Hugs my friend.
ReplyDeletewww.rsrue.blogspot.com
Dearest Regine,
DeleteThanks and many hugs right back to you!
Mariette
That is a beautiful dragonfly! I wonder if there was maybe some of the nectar on that hanger part of the feeder?
ReplyDeleteWe get lots of different kinds of dragonflies here, some are quite large and some are very small. They come in different colors, too. Such beautiful creatures in God's creation!
Dearest Ingrid,
DeleteIndeed a beauty and as to your question, no there was no nectar on that part... it remains a puzzle.
Dragonflies are indeed graceful critters in God's creation.
Hugs,
Mariette