Another photo of a a red meadow hawk dragonfly, genus Sympetrum. This is a field stack focused image - 16 images taken with a monopod supported macro setup combined t0 maximize depth of field:
Meadowhawk Dragonfly
The subject seems to be transitioning from the dull orange juvenile coloration to the bright red of an adult male. Not certain regarding the flower - maybe valerian?
Taken in the Allegan Forest, July 21, 2015.
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