Spotted: Fluttering dragonfly in Sharon Heights

We spotted this photo of a dragonfly online and reached out to the photographer, John Romano. He replied:

“I live in Sharon Heights, and I spotted the dragonfly early one morning while looking out my kitchen window. I noticed it flying around the deck area and then landing on top of a thin, green, three-foot plant support. It would stay in one position for a few minutes, then fly around for a few seconds before returning to the top of the plant support. After watching it repeat this behavior several times, I decided it was too good a photo opportunity to pass up.

“I grabbed my Nikon D50, attached my Nikon telephoto lens, and slowly made my way out onto the deck, trying not to scare the dragonfly away. From about eight feet away, I took roughly fifteen photos from different positions until I felt I had captured a good shot. I then went back inside, reviewed the images on my computer, and selected the best one to post on Nextdoor.

“Photography has long been an enjoyable hobby for me. I particularly enjoy visiting Sharon Park, where I often photograph the egrets, herons, ducks, and geese that occasionally visit the pond.”

Photo by John Romano (c) 2026