Dragon Flies and Butterflies

[JMCKUSICK]

As I promised a dear friend a little while ago, without further ado lol, here they are. HINT, it's worth the click lol.

https://imgur.com/a/3AXQMx0

Taken with an old and I mean OLD Nikon D3100 that's at least 15 years old but well kept. Please remember that in some cultures or beliefs, Dragon Flies and Butterflies can carry spirits or bring messages to them.
If you're so inclined, please speak to the next ones you see and say hello to friends in the hereafter, or enjoy the temporary companionship that a familiar visitor brings.
Love, John

The only editing was to zoom and center.

[Bayard]

1. I love dragonflies!

We've had plenty around our little farm pond this year since the swallows turned their noses, (beaks?) up at the new gourds.

Thank you!

[George McGovern]

3. Fabulous images JMCKUSICK! With which lens were they taken?

[JMCKUSICK]

5. Thank you George McGovern

the original 55-200 that came with the bundle.

I will do better next time, I wasn't patient enough to get better shots.

[George McGovern]

7. 55-200's a heck of a range! Nice. My cousin is still shooting his D3100. Loves it.

[TommieMommy]

4. They are amazing 👍 thank you

[Nanuke]

6. Very nice photos.

When sitting in my backyard very still, sometimes a butterfly will alight on me, my open book, or the lawn chair. This only started happening to me since my mom passed. When this happens, I softly say “Hi Mom.”

[JMCKUSICK]

8. Hi Nanuke,

That is such a beautiful and perfect example. It's so nice to have the gifts that stillness brings to us be so richly rewarding to our souls.
Thank you.

[Diamond_Dog]

9. These are wonderful! Thank you for posting them!

[JMCKUSICK]

10. Thank you Diamond_Dog I appreciate those kind words.

[pansypoo53219]

11. i love dragon flies. was thrilled to see one in the backyard mon.

saw one eat a bee a few years ago.

[JMCKUSICK]

12. They really are beautiful creatures

With such spiritual significance too.