I spotted this beautiful dragonfly during a walk in the New Forest earlier this summer. It was stretched out in the sun on the heath, no doubt taking a break from its hunting.
It was a really lovely day and it was good watching the wildlife. It was also good to stop and take a rest just like this little chap.
So why have I called today's post Forest Fairies? Well it's obvious isn't it, there are some people who think these are fairies and who am I to disagree?
I doubt that insects experience emotions like love but they are hardwired to breed to ensure survival of the species and these two beautiful dragonflies are doing their bit.
I spotted these on a walk alongside the canal near Glasson Dock and while this is a private moment it is also a good opportunity to get a close up and appreciate how lovely these fairy like creatures are.
Posting this I thought of my niece who sent me a cool picture recently of flies on her bin so hopefully she will like this one...
I know that many of you will believe in fairies, even if that is something you keep to yourself.
You may wonder why I am so interested in photographing fungi and I would say that with so many shapes, sizes and colours and the fact that they grow in lots of different places I genuinely find them quite fascinating. However there is another reason; little spots like the one in this photograph are perfect locations for fairies and the more I look the more chance there is of seeing some and when I do...
