Flight
I had to post this Migrant Hawker today, in flight over one of the reed beds at Lucy’s Mill in Stratford, because we’re soooo close to the end of the dragon season now that he might be the last of … Continued
Hanging on
My dentist gave me a cancellation appointment this morning, so I went into Stratford to have my tooth re-filled, and then met up with R, who was also in town. We were both feeling a bit fed up, and food … Continued
Charismatic
The storm worked its way through overnight, and by this morning the weather was calm, though it wasn’t especially warm and the light was dreary. Still, I was anxious that Amy might have seen off the Migrant Hawkers – usually, … Continued
Succeeding
“Are you trying to photograph dragonflies?” said the young man, with a kind of laughing sneer. I returned a bland smile. “Trying,” I replied. “And succeeding.” As he turned away he let out a quiet snort, which for a split … Continued
Lounging around
It’s been a busy week – yesterday was especially full-on – and today I just wanted to lounge around and do as little as possible. It didn’t quite work out that way, but I was at least able to draw … Continued
Disappointment
R had a couple of appointments in Stratford this morning, and I tagged along for the ride, going off to the river in search of dragons while he was otherwise engaged and then meeting up with him for coffee. There … Continued
Spirit animal
The weather forecast predicted a decent morning but a deteriorating afternoon, so I took myself off to Stratford early, in the hope of getting a Migrant Hawker or two. I’m beginning to feel as if every image I post of … Continued
