This very green grasshopper was out on my patio, enjoying the different plants. When I watered the plants he would hop out of the way, showing me where he was, pausing long enough for me to photograph him. He started out about half an inch long; by this time he was about three times that size. 8/11/21 www.sparhawkphotography.com
This female Four-spotted Skimmer dragonfly was photographed at Clinton E. Lee Natural Area in Devon, Alberta, Canada. This was taken several years ago, but hearing that the Canadian border is opening to tourist travel, is making me realize that one of these days I may actually be able to see my grandchildren in Edmonton, after 2 years! Looking at my Canada pics may have to do for now.. 8/10/21 www.sparhawkphotography.com
I noticed that there was an active wasp nest in my neighbor's patio, and I asked if I could photograph the wasps. This one was working on the nest. I liked the way you can see the details in its eye in this close view. 8/9/21 www.sparhawkphotography.com
