Okukuubi River Rocks and Red Dragonfly in a Motion GIF

Early morning on July, 3, 2014, I had a plan.

Up at 4:30AM, I walked the dogs before sunrise and was on the road with a camera by six.

The idea, was to get some wide angle photos of the Kin Bridge and Dam in early sunlight.

All that was done by eight o'clock and it was time to goof off, after that.

Off came the wide angle lens and the Sigma 50-500mm, replaced it.

This Crimson Marsh Glider kept landing on the same rock.

So, I locked the camera in position on the tripod.

And, fired away, to get you this GIF.

Wildlife Photo: Red Dragonfly (Trithemis aurora) Aka Tombo

Known as an Aka Tombo in Japan, this red dragonfly goes by the name of Crimson Marsh Glider in English speaking countries.  It's a Trithemis aurora, if you like scientific names.

These critters are usually found nearby wetlands, slow moving streams and drainage ditches.

They eat mosquitos, ants, flies, bees and wasps so, you should make friends with them when you go camping, hiking or fishing.  The Crimson Marsh Glider may be found throughout Asia and even some places in the Middle East.