Glitter Girl

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Dragonflies & Damselflies

Odonata is a word used to describe both Dragonflies (Anisoptera) and Damselflies (Zygoptera).  A lot of folks who watch these little critters regularly, affectionately refer to them as “Odes”.  I just posted over a dozen photos of Dragonflies and Damselflies in my gallery.  There are lots of different types and I've identified and described each of them.  I also included a few that are truly priceless just because of their expressions.  You can browse through them at your leisure in Julie's Joy Gallery http://artellacafe.com/photos/julies_joy/default.aspx

I did want to share a couple of pictures here in my blog.

Every time I look at this image, I think this female is some kind of  extraterrestrial alien from somewhere way out there ....................... from a distant galaxy, far, far , away.  What do you think?

As you know, I like to share lots of information about my photographs.  It's not that I have all of this information rolling around my brain, but I just have to satisfy my curiosity sometimes (OK, all of the time) so I research everything.  But PLEASE, don't get bogged down with the details.  If it's to much information, just enjoy the photos 'cause I just love sharing them with you.

One more teaser:

 

If you want to know what happens in this love triangle, you'll have to go and check out my gallery!  I hope you have as much fun as I did!  I never would have imagined that bugs could have lives that were like daytime soaps!

Hugs,   Julie    

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chameleon said:

These images are phenomenal, Julie!  Yes, I'm on to your gallery next to satisfy my curiosity about the love triangle!  I really have to compliment you on all the research you do in finding individual bug names.  No, definitely not boring!  Inspiring, yes.

~ chameleon

# July 4, 2008 8:36 PM

soozwillamuse said:

Now...what is that white thing in the first photograph?  Is that part of her body, or is she in the middle of consuming a tiny alien with eyes?  

Your camera is amazing.  Keep showing us the microscopic world.  You're educating us.  

# July 5, 2008 6:43 AM

Billizetti said:

Man! Dragonflies are one of the few bugs I like, and now I find out they are actually aliens. I should have guessed it!

# July 7, 2008 6:23 AM