Sharing – 2 Northwestern Frittilary butterflies/1 flowerThis dragonfly looks like a tiny helicopter hovering over the horse pastureCanadian Yellow Swallowtail butterfly (wings folded) on spruce branchAphrodite Frittilary butterflyBlue Eyed Darner DragonflyCan you spot the grasshopper in the grass?Blue Eyed Darner DragonflyWe felt sad for this worker Bumblebee. She was obviously on her last legs (wings) so to speak, worn out from all the back and forth pollen gathering. All she could do was walk along the ground.
Not much to tell. After working for 3 companies over 43+ years (38 years 7 months with my last company), I finally got that promotion I had waited my entire career for……retirement.
I have been exploring this new career for the past 7+ years and while it is not always exciting, the chance to do what I want for myself and my family instead of what my company wants has been very fulfilling. Early on, there was a long list of projects in my “to-do” hopper and I attacked these projects with a vengeance for the first 9 months of retirement. Eventually, my brain told me that this was not what retirement was about, so it took me another 5 months before my industriousness again took over and I attacked another line of projects, this time somewhat shorter and less complicated, as well as many new projects related to the family weddings in 2016. After going hard for 6 weeks and 3 weddings, my body was telling me to relax, then the flu bug hit and as soon as that was done with me, my sciatic acted up. No rest for the wicked. In 2020 and 2021, the Covid 19 pandemic changed the whole retirement gig. I was lucky to not be still working, for sure.
I enjoy photography, gardening, working with my hands, walking, cycling, skiing, travelling, reading and creating special photo and video productions obtained in my first pastime. I may never become wealthy in any of these pursuits, but I already feel I am rich in life experiences far beyond any expectation.
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25 thoughts on “Bugging Out”
Though the dragonfly shares the frame with such big horses, it clearly sticks out! Beautiful shots 😀
I got lucky with those aerial shots. There were tons of dragonflies in the air at any given time and the butterflies were nice posers. Thanks for reading Leighton. Allan
It was like they were posing for me. I just had to keep an eye open. The dragonflies are so beautiful in the bright sun. Thanks for reading Aiva. Have a great week. Allan
You never really get to look at a dragon fly, as they are usually moving. It always amazes me how much detail goes into one small dragon fly. Thanks for reading Ann. Allan
Though the dragonfly shares the frame with such big horses, it clearly sticks out! Beautiful shots 😀
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I got lucky he was flying through the frame at the time. Thanks for reading. Allan
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Some great insect photos Allan, well done!
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This place was great for insect activity. It never disappoints. I just wish we could see a few more deer or a moose. Thanks for reading Marion. Allan
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Perhaps next time! The insects were great anyway. Have a good week. Marion.
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Great shots Allan. I would’ve also sworn that dragonfly was a helicopter. Love the patterns on those Northwestern Fritillary butterflies.
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I got lucky with those aerial shots. There were tons of dragonflies in the air at any given time and the butterflies were nice posers. Thanks for reading Leighton. Allan
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I love your butterfly shots! Seeing beautiful insects make up for the mosquitoes
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I agree. This place was loaded with beautiful butterflies, dragon flies and bees. Always a treat for the eyes. Thanks for reading. Allan
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That sounds spectacular!
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Beautiful picture. I feel bad for the bumblebee. Kind of like humans, we keep working even if our limbs starts to give up.
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Thanks. Yes, we do not often see the bumblebee after their job and life are done. They usually fade a way out of sight. Thanks for reading. Allan
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Your butterfly photos are quite lovely , Allan and so are the beautiful dragonflies 🙂 Thanks for sharing and have a lovely day 🙂 Aiva
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It was like they were posing for me. I just had to keep an eye open. The dragonflies are so beautiful in the bright sun. Thanks for reading Aiva. Have a great week. Allan
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Beautiful captures of the bugs. Dragonflies are pretty neat to see up close. Too bad there aren’t more of them to eat all the mosquitoes!
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The dragonfly definitely looked like a helicopter! Great photos!
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I think that is where the inventors got their idea for the helicopter, from nature. Thanks for reading Lyssy. Allan
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Great shots, Allan. 😊
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Thanks Irene. It was a day with lots of opportunities. Thanks for reading. Allan
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My pleasure. 😊
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Amazing detail!
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You never really get to look at a dragon fly, as they are usually moving. It always amazes me how much detail goes into one small dragon fly. Thanks for reading Ann. Allan
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These are incredible 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks Angie and thankyou for reading. Hope you and your family are keeping well. Allan
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We are all trying to stay healthy and busy 🙂 Hope you and your family are doing well also!
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