Travel Photo of the Day (Jan. 28)

Posted on January 28, 2012 by TBM

I spotted this dragonfly as we were getting ready to enter the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park in Botswana.

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TB Markinson is an American who's recently returned to the US after a seven-year stint in the UK and Ireland. When she isn't writing, she's traveling the world, watching sports on the telly, visiting pubs in New England, or reading. Not necessarily in that order. Her novels have hit Amazon bestseller lists for lesbian fiction and lesbian romance. She cohosts the Lesbians Who Write Podcast (lesbianswhowrite.com) with Clare Lydon. TB also runs I Heart Lesfic (iheartlesfic.com), a place for authors and fans of lesfic to come together to celebrate lesbian fiction.

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42 Responses to Travel Photo of the Day (Jan. 28)

EL says:

January 28, 2012 at 10:35 am

I love this!

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- TBM says:
  
  January 28, 2012 at 12:51 pm
  
  Thanks El!
  
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Nandini says:

January 28, 2012 at 11:44 am

As if it’s sleeping or about to fly. 🙂 Great close up!

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- TBM says:
  
  January 28, 2012 at 12:51 pm
  
  It flew away right after!
  
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photosfromtheloonybin says:

January 28, 2012 at 12:33 pm

Wow, what an amazing shot!! I love the colour and the details you captured in his wings!

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- TBM says:
  
  January 28, 2012 at 12:52 pm
  
  He is a beautiful creature. Thanks!
  
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wolke205 says:

January 28, 2012 at 4:05 pm

Looks a bit scary to me 😉 Great shot, I love the color of the dragonfly 🙂

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- TBM says:
  
  January 29, 2012 at 2:59 pm
  
  Thanks Wolke. I don’t think I would have spotted him it he wasn’t red.
  
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Kroten says:

January 28, 2012 at 5:46 pm

Oww…I want to eat it 😉
Great photo TBM

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- TBM says:
  
  January 29, 2012 at 2:59 pm
  
  Thanks Kroten! He might be hard to catch 🙂
  
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niasunset says:

January 28, 2012 at 11:49 pm

I haven’t seen in this colour, this is so beautiful photograph dear TBM, Thank you, with my love, nia

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- TBM says:
  
  January 29, 2012 at 3:00 pm
  
  Thanks Nia. I loved his color.
  
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Northern Narratives says:

January 29, 2012 at 12:47 am

Beautiful dragonfly.

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- TBM says:
  
  January 29, 2012 at 3:00 pm
  
  Thanks!
  
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Fergiemoto says:

January 29, 2012 at 12:53 am

Beautiful!!! I only see a few red dragonflies around our place, so I really like this photo! And I soooooo like dragonflies.

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- TBM says:
  
  January 29, 2012 at 3:00 pm
  
  I haven’t seen many dragonflies at all so I was tickled to spot this one.
  
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MyWordsWhisper says:

January 29, 2012 at 7:37 am

You have such a way with…photos.

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- TBM says:
  
  January 29, 2012 at 3:01 pm
  
  Thank you for such a kind comment.
  
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IsobelandCat says:

January 29, 2012 at 9:02 am

I have never seen a re dragonfly before!

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- TBM says:
  
  January 29, 2012 at 3:02 pm
  
  I haven’t either! I was shocked to find him.
  
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Chica Andaluza says:

January 29, 2012 at 9:11 am

I love dragonflies – we sometimes get them here in the summer, but never this stunning colour…beautiful photo.

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- TBM says:
  
  January 29, 2012 at 3:03 pm
  
  Thanks! I was surprised by his bright color.
  
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The Hook says:

January 29, 2012 at 1:40 pm

Incredible pic! I am in awe….

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- TBM says:
  
  January 29, 2012 at 3:03 pm
  
  Thanks Hook!
  
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Jo Bryant says:

January 29, 2012 at 7:18 pm

i LOVE how you see the little guys, who are so often overlooked !!!!!!!

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- TBM says:
  
  January 29, 2012 at 7:24 pm
  
  Thanks Jo! I always wonder about how many creatures I don’t see, but I am grateful for the ones I do see.
  
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Cass @foodmyfriend says:

January 29, 2012 at 10:53 pm

How beautiful! I always try to take pictures of colourful dragonflies but I am rarely quick enough!

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- TBM says:
  
  January 30, 2012 at 9:56 am
  
  I almost missed this one since he flew away when I snapped the photo.
  
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esmeowl12 says:

January 29, 2012 at 11:46 pm

I adore dragonflies! I’ve never seen one quite like this, though. Awesome!

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- TBM says:
  
  January 30, 2012 at 8:23 am
  
  Thanks! He was a great find.
  
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T.F.Walsh says:

January 30, 2012 at 8:48 am

Never seen a dragonfly that color…pretty amazing.

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- TBM says:
  
  January 30, 2012 at 9:57 am
  
  He is gorgeous…nature amazed me every day.
  
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xandimusic says:

January 30, 2012 at 1:40 pm

very nice macro shot TBM!!!!

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- TBM says:
  
  January 30, 2012 at 9:20 pm
  
  Thanks Xandi!
  
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whatevermakesyousmile says:

January 30, 2012 at 1:50 pm

This is a really nice shot! Have never seen a dragonfly in my life, so thanks! 🙂

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- TBM says:
  
  January 30, 2012 at 9:20 pm
  
  I haven’t seen too many so this was pure delight!
  
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Kristina says:

January 30, 2012 at 7:59 pm

How do you even see those little creatures!!! 😀

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- TBM says:
  
  January 30, 2012 at 9:21 pm
  
  I think the answer is luck!
  
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winsomebella says:

January 31, 2012 at 3:51 am

Captured perfectly .:-)

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TBM says:

January 31, 2012 at 8:52 am

Thank you!!

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Robyn says:

February 2, 2012 at 1:33 am

This is great!

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- TBM says:
  
  February 2, 2012 at 8:08 am
  
  Thanks Robyn!
  
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