When you picture the planet's most formidable predators, your mind probably jumps to the usual suspects: apex carnivores like lions stealthily stalking through tall savanna grass, or great white sharks patrolling coastal waters. However, in terms of sheer, terrifying mathematical efficiency, those famous hunters don't even come close. A lion captures its target only about 25% of the time. A hawk or falcon hits around the same mark. Enter the dragonfly. This delicate, shimmeri

There is a distinct thrill in grabbing your camera gear, heading out into the summer air, and seeing what nature decides to throw your way. On July 8th, with the weather sitting at a beautiful 77°F, I headed out to Black Machine with a simple mission: capture some birds, bugs, and butterflies on camera. When you step out into the field, you always have a checklist of what you hope to find. But if wildlife photography teaches you anything, it’s that nature doesn't always follo

Insects are fascinating creatures the detail they have is quite remarkable. Here are a few pics, I took in summer last year. #insects #bees #butterflies #dragonflies #clearwing

I can’t wait for Dragonfly Season, or for warmer weather. That’s when the bugs will come out. Patiently waiting. #dragonfly #dragonflies #insects #bugs #photography

I find most insects fascinating. This Widow Skimmer is one of those fascinating creatures. #dragonflies #insects #bugs #dragonfly...

Why not post some miscellaneous Dragonflies. #dragonfly #dragonflies #insects #outdoors #photography

To be honest I did not think a Brightly Red Colored Dragonfly exsisted. Then the Red Meadow Hawk showed up. I was amazed by the Color and...

Another pic of dragonflies. It seems like god wants me to take pictures of Insects, More to come. #dragonfly #dragonflies #photography...

This Dragonfly has a really cool look to it's wings. #dragonfly #dragonflies #outdoors #photography #pennsylvania

Chalk-Fronted Corporal, Dragonfly! #outdoors #photography #dragonfly #pennsylvania #dragonflies

These wonderful blue looking Dragonflies are beautiful. Here a few pics from the other day when I was in Black Moshannon State Park,...

Eastern Amberwing Dragonfly, this gorgeous dragonfly its wings glisten in the sun like a unicorn’s horn, lighting up with color. #outdoors...

This Male, Twelve Spotted Skimmer showed up out of nowhere. I was lucky to grab a few pictures. It was quite the day in the Wetland in...