Lens-Artists Challenge #393: Lucky Shot Patience is unlikely to be what one relies on for lucky shots. Rather, you need to be in the right place at the right time. All the shots here were unexpected captures. I’ll tell you … Read More

Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis) dragonflies are wonderful odonates that keep me busy whenever I see one. Although the species name longipennis (meaning “long wings”), their wings are not substantially longer than those of related species. The photos I feature in … Read More

As I edited these photos of a Blue Dasher dragonfly, I couldn’t help but think of the Olympic ski jumping sport. Take a look at how these dragonflies retract their legs as they fly. In June 2021, I attended an … Read More

— I became interested in photographing odonates back in the spring of 2021. José Madrigal, a master macro photographer, offered a workshop in his property in central Texas. I attended it and learned the settings to photograph bees and odonates … Read More