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Astronomy professorPieter van Dokkumhas a special passion for photography.
And in particular, an enthusiasm for photographing dragonflies.
Part of theOdonataorder, the winged creatures are found on every continent except Antarctica.
The insects have long been a source of fascination for Van Dokkumdating back to his childhood.
His interest never waned.
In fact, it only grew.
The result is a look at these delicate creatures that has rarely been captured on film.
Dragonflies get more beautiful the better you could see them, he explains.
This really motivated me to get as close as possible and to document all aspects of their lifecycle.
Patience was key in snapping pictures of the creatures, and Van Dokkum was well prepared.
Dragonflies: Magnificent Creatures of Water, Air, and Landis now available for purchase onAmazon.
Astronomy professor Pieter van Dokkum has a special love for insects and, in particular, dragonflies.
His 2015 book is a rare look at the full life cycle of these delicate winged creatures.
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