the blue dragonfly

A beautiful gift nature, the blue dragonfly

In this photograph, we can see beautiful blue dragonfly, which is sitting on tree branch. Its body is long and slender color is light blue. Its eyes large, round and greenish blue, which makes it more attractive. The wings transparent and designed like they are shimmering in the sunlight.

Dragonflies, or what is called in Bengali, are an important element of nature. They are usually seen around water bodies. Because, a large part of their life is related to water. After laying eggs, the dragonfly's larvae live in the water and later grow up and spread their wings and fly into the sky.

The dragonfly in this photo is probably a male, because the male dragonflies many species are bright blue or green in color. Their body structure is very light, but structure their wings is very strong. That is why they can fly for a long time. Their eyes are very effective catching prey. Dragonflies are type carnivorous insect that mainly eats mosquitoes, flies small insects. Thats why they called natural pesticides.

The way the dragonfly sits on a branch in this photo is captured very beautifully. The green leaves in background and the rough texture the branch make the whole environment seem real and alive. The focus and combination light and shadow photo are so perfect that every part the dragonfly body—wings, eyes, clearly visible.

They love sunlight and love roam around in warm environments. The background this photo looks like it was taken at the edge a forest body water. Because small plants, dry branches, and stones that can be seen around.

Dragonflies are not only a symbol beauty, but also play an important role in maintaining balance the environment. They keep environment clean eating mosquitoes other harmful insects. Especially after the monsoon, when the mosquito infestation increases, dragonflies help control it. Therefore, we should preserve them maintain their livable environment.

Capturing such a moment in the picture is truly admirable. Such photographs not only provide comfort to the eyes, but also give us an opportunity observe nature in depth. For those who love nature and biodiversity, such pictures are a kind inspiration.

Finally, the blue dragonfly in this picture teaches us how much beauty and benefits are hidden even in small creatures. If we look carefully at the nature around us, we will see many more such wonderful scenes.

Photography:
Location| Malaysia 🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾
Short by |@aburihan

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