Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Imaginary Friends


I love dragonflies.  I don't know what it is about them, but the fascinate me.  They are magical to me.  There I said it.  When I am in a place where I am surrounded by them, I feel like I am in some sort of fairy tale story.  They are so full of personality.  You can see them do a lot of crazy things if you watch them long enough.  There is a stretch of creek near our home that my wife and I jokingly call the sanctuary.  It is a place I like to go from time to time to just get away from the stresses of life sometimes (mostly work).  It was a discovery by my wife no less.  She found the place originally and could not wait to tell me about it.  I go there quite often as it is conveniently close to the house and I can be there and back before my lunch break is over (one of the advantages of working from home).  For someone who loves macro photography, such as myself, the sanctuary is a buggie paradise.  I have seem so many new to me insects.

Though the sanctuary is not the only treasure trove of dragonfly activity around here.  There is also a greenway nearby that our fair city constructed for joggers, walkers, and cyclists.  Taking your camera there can yield some wonderful finds as well.  I don't take my camera there as often as I would like, we generally go to the greenway for exercise.  I thought I would take the time to share a few of the shots I have of them for your enjoyment.


Daydreaming by CraptasticPhotog
Daydreaming, a photo by CraptasticPhotog on Flickr.

I dream by CraptasticPhotog
I dream, a photo by CraptasticPhotog on Flickr.

Eastern Pondhawk by CraptasticPhotog
Eastern Pondhawk, a photo by CraptasticPhotog on Flickr.

Untitled by CraptasticPhotog
Untitled, a photo by CraptasticPhotog on Flickr.

Hide-N-Seek by CraptasticPhotog
Hide-N-Seek, a photo by CraptasticPhotog on Flickr.

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