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A delicate green dragonfly appears to be suspended over the still water of a pond as he clings to the underside and edge of a water lily petal as if he is in hiding.
Among the fastest flying insects in the world, the dragonfly (Odonata) has multifaceted eyes, two pairs of wings which, though transparent, are very strong, and an elongated body. Their larvae are aquatic so they are usually found around ponds, wetlands, lakes, or other shallow inland bodies of water. They eat other small insects so they are considered predators; they, in turn, are preyed upon by creatures as diverse as frogs, spiders, birds, and lizards.

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I use my camera to explore the world around me and as a basis for creative expression. Because I live in Nebraska, I have a fondness for rural scenes that will be evident as you explore my images, but I enjoy traveling and have many other interests as well. I hope you enjoy your visit. All photographs and images in this portfolio are copyrighted and owned by the artist, Nikolyn McDonald. All rights reserved. Copying and/or distributing these images without my permission is strictly prohibited. You can contact me using this site's e-mail feature. You are invited to like my Facebook page.