Creepy Crawlies

I have a thing for nature, in all it's forms. From a glowing sunset, to wild birds, grand landscapes, or even a simple flower. I am also fascinated by the tiny, and am working to learn to do close up photography. So it is only natural to combine those two loves and take pictures of those wonderful, beautiful creepy crawly creatures.

How can the frail looking wings of a dragonfly not be beautiful? The fine structure is amazing - only Mother Nature could design that.

Or a fuzzy little caterpillar? Who doesn't love those? Well, ok. Perhaps the gypsy moth is not the best example of a beloved lepidoptera. But the markings and color are still wonderful to see.

And yes, even the daddy longlegs has its own beauty. When seen close up, the the intricate structure becomes visible.