stevelinebaugh
Intricate jewels fly like highly skilled jet fighters
dashing back and forth in the warmth of humid green air
testing each collumn of stagnant mist, rising from summer ponds
I study them as they, study me
each seeking some understanding of this strange and intricate design
I went with Ranger, the dog, to the pond and photographed the dragonflies. We each had different ideas, I wanted images of dragonflies and he wanted to eat them.
There were so many different kinds all competing for air space. I went back several times and realized why they were everywhere, they were just emerging from their larval state.
As much as a burden and love as the dog has been, he has made me present. I have never enjoyed a spring quite as much as this one. Even while the summer heat is infiltrating every corner of the landscape he continues to make me happy. He is careless and teaches me spontanaity and true kindness.
I had a day lost in dragonflies, a pond and a dog named Ranger.
Is this true the helicopter idea has been taken from Dragonflies ?
Amazing friend. Thanks for sharing
Well done! Nice macro!
What a beautiful day you have shared with us. And happy for you and Ranger and the beautiful dragonflies. I have never seen these stages of their lives.
Your pictures are amazing, Do you use a special lent to capture this so close?
No Actually-I would like to get a little closer-it’s a 55-300-with a minimum distance of 5 foot or so-I need to get a macro lens. Thank you-I just love Dragonflies.