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Looking Forward to Warmer Days….
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
Lance Ripka
Feb 41 min read


Dragonflies
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
Lance Ripka
Jan 171 min read


Widow Skimmer
I find most insects fascinating. This Widow Skimmer is one of those fascinating creatures. #dragonflies #insects #bugs #dragonfly...
Lance Ripka
Sep 9, 20251 min read


Dragonflies
Why not post some miscellaneous Dragonflies. #dragonfly #dragonflies #insects #outdoors #photography
Lance Ripka
Aug 28, 20251 min read


Red Meadow Hawk Dragonfly
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...
Lance Ripka
Aug 20, 20251 min read


Dual Dragonflies
Another pic of dragonflies. It seems like god wants me to take pictures of Insects, More to come. #dragonfly #dragonflies #photography...
Lance Ripka
Aug 7, 20251 min read


Widow Skimmer
This Dragonfly has a really cool look to it's wings. #dragonfly #dragonflies #outdoors #photography #pennsylvania
Lance Ripka
Aug 2, 20251 min read


Dragonfly
Chalk-Fronted Corporal, Dragonfly! #outdoors #photography #dragonfly #pennsylvania #dragonflies
Lance Ripka
Jul 27, 20251 min read


Seaside Dragonlet, Dragonfly
These wonderful blue looking Dragonflies are beautiful. Here a few pics from the other day when I was in Black Moshannon State Park,...
Lance Ripka
Jul 18, 20251 min read


Eastern Amberwing Dragonfly
Eastern Amberwing Dragonfly, this gorgeous dragonfly its wings glisten in the sun like a unicorn’s horn, lighting up with color. #outdoors...
Lance Ripka
Jul 16, 20251 min read


Twelve Spotted Skimmer
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...
Lance Ripka
Jul 9, 20251 min read
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