the blue muse

I had never seen a golden dragonfly before this day when I just happened to be in the right place at the right time, camera in hand.

There he sat, on a bud of clematis durandii, that somehow is growing in this new spot, and not where I planted it, with its open bell-shaped flower in the background. Oh, that purple, this gold, that light, this picture.

A moment when the colors of autumn came together on a hot august day.
A golden moment, filled with magic and sunshine.

It was a gift, that moment.

A jewel.

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How precious! That is an amazing shot! 🙂

Posted by: knickknacks | August 13th, 2010 06:51

Wow that photo is so beautiful . . . it’s always amazing when everything seems to come together and magic happens.

Posted by: Kathryn | August 13th, 2010 07:01

That is absolutely beautiful, I’ve never seen one up that close

Posted by: Nana | August 13th, 2010 08:25

what a poem in the photo .and the words.a gift indeed

Posted by: elk | August 13th, 2010 08:33

what an unusual & glorious sight! Thanks to the photography gods for guiding you to that spot!!

Posted by: Skye | August 13th, 2010 09:08

I am stunned! And happy! What a beauty. And what a fabulous image – this is just amazing. That clematis knew what it was doing! And dragonflies come back, you know – perhaps this is the start of something good. xoxo

Posted by: Debi | August 13th, 2010 09:25

Golden and somewhat magical. Beautiful capture Kelly. Have a nice weekend!

Posted by: Frida | August 13th, 2010 10:01

Thank you for your words! I have felt those perfect golden moments too but can never put it into words as beautiful as yours!!

Posted by: Katja | August 13th, 2010 11:13

stunning! beyond words, honestly. wow.

Posted by: Amy | August 13th, 2010 11:55

lovely.

Posted by: Ta | August 13th, 2010 15:30

Gorgeous! I love the depth of those colours.

Posted by: Steph | August 13th, 2010 16:43

Yes – a definite golden gift..a shiny gem and jewel!!