Emily W. Kincke Photography

Today was a relaxing, cleaning house kind of day. Nothing too exciting, but I kept thinking about the great outdoors. I miss being active with rock climbing, scuba diving, camping, etc. I also miss the lush green nature. Don’t get me wrong, I’m loving the cold, white winter, but I can’t wait to see New York in the spring.

So looking back at my past warm weather adventures, I remember this gorgeous dragon fly just posing for me. I was exploring Audubon Park one afternoon in New Orleans and found this pond with lily pads and a very friendly dragon fly. This particular shot is my favorite because the green is so green and makes the dragon fly just pop and yet at the same time blend in to its natural habitat. I also love the semi-transparent leaf showing the dragon fly’s shadow. The transparency is repeated in the dragon fly’s wings, creating an even more pleasing flow. I just love nature and its beautiful qualities. It’s so real.