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2017 Wildlife Photo Contest

Dragonfly , Starved Rock National Park Illinois , United States of America
Dragonfly at the Park

Species: Dragonfly | Location: Starved Rock National Park Illinois , United States of America

This is a photograph of a dragonfly at Starved Rock National Park in Illinois. I was there for the first time taking scenic/landscape photographs. I was pleased with my photos while scrolling through my camera viewing them. I felt as though something was next to me I looked to my side and down. There was this beautiful dragonfly in no hurry to leave. So much so I slowly stood up and walk away while it just stayed on the rock. Due to this fact I was able to capture a variety of images. Truly wonderful first trip to Starved Rock National Park.

About The Photographer

Nichole Melka is an intuitive artist from Cicero, Illinois who incorporates those concepts of art into her photography. Nichole has always had a natural enjoyment of photography. Allowing her to be taken to various places and from a vanish point of many perspectives.
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