When one is camping, one encounters all sorts of critters. Big ones, small ones; two-legged ones to eight-legged ones; scary, not-so-scary.
Some of these critters we can find back home and others not.
Some, though familiar, can seem, well, boosted! Hulked-up! Larger-than-life!
We came back to camp after a day at the beach and inside our screened tent was this “little” critter! When I saw this gorgeous dragonfly, I grabbed my phone (closest tool at hand) and snapped a few pictures, figuring this was my only chance.
After having done so, hubby did a sort of dance to get said dragonfly OUT of the tent without it touching him! Not that he’s afraid of bugs but, let’s be honest, this was a BIG one. After much flapping about (both Mick and the bug) – did I mention that I get why the dragonfly is called Evinrude in “The Rescuers“? – the sound of those flapping wings (the bug, not Mick) was LOUD! It sounded like the motor of a boat… Anyway –
I’m not quite sure how it happened but somehow in the “scuffle” the bug tamed Mick!
Bug tames man
At this point I asked him to be patient and not scare off Evinrude (yes I decided to name it) while I went to get my camera so I could take his close-up.
I only managed to get three in and only one was worth keeping before he flew off to another adventure.
I’m ready for my close-up Mr. DeMille!
Just another day on the Jersey Shore!
I love dragonflies. They catch and eat many mosquitoes too.
Absolutely! They are welcome in my back/front/side yard any time!
Same here, they love the little pond I built in my backyard.
Ooohhh… lucky them!
Ah, the joy of camping and all of the free entertainment it brings. Great photo!
Thanks Nancy! I truly do love camping (with a trailer…done with the whole sleeping on the floor in a tent thing!)
A post after my own heart, Dale! I’m glad you’re catching my buggy obsession…or was it there all along? I’d find it impossible not to turn that situation into a photo shoot, for sure! Glad you got some great pics of that critter!
I definitely thought of you as I was typing, Joy, that’s for sure! Glad you liked my critter shots!
Great pics, Dale. I especially like the effect of capturing it on the screen. Makes for great texture. Well done.
Thank you, kind sir!
I love dragonflies! leave it to a man to be not really afraid of a bug. 😉
Well… the way he was freaking out every time it got close to him…. 😉
They are so beautiful, aren’t they? This one was Huge!
Dale and Joy … you are changing the way I look at bugs! Lol!
Woo hoo!!! That’s not a bad thing!
Wow! That was a big one, Dale. Don’t think I’d be as calm as hubby with it on my arm. Beautiful, though, I know that rapping sound. 🙂
Indeed Pat! Though to be honest, I don’t think hubby had much of a choice. Evinrude decided to take a rest on his arm! 😀
Well, he helped you to get some great photos, Dale. Kudos to your hubby for staying calm. 🙂
That he did! When he realised it wouldn’t bite him 😛
Good for him, Dale. I’m afraid I would still be freaked out just seeing how big it was though it was harmless. 🙂
Let’s just say I’m glad I’M behind the camera!!!
Haha — I’d have to say I’d be with you on that, Dale. Happy Sunday. 🙂
Right back at ya, Pat! Hope the sun is shining in your neck of the woods as it is here!
Thanks, Dale. It is shining with intermittent showers. Nice and cool. Lovin’ it. It won’t be here for long. 🙂
We just have to take it when we get it!
So right about that, Dale. Enjoy it while it’s happening. 🙂