Dragonfly

Among the garden insects I photograph, the dragonfly is the specie I love most. It was a much maligned and misunderstood creature in the past and in some cultures they were often associated with bad luck. There were many other negative superstitions based on myths that were told about the dragonfly.

To me the dragonfly represents a creature of grace and beauty, with its slim body and almost transparent wings adding to its allure and elegance. The dragonfly comes in many hues, appealing to our aesthetic senses. They are an embodiment of beauty.