Treasures of childhood

This is a dragonfly moult. I have several boxes of different exuviae. These are my son's childhood treasures. They have always been interested in animals, especially spiders. He walked the meadows and shores of lakes and collected various interesting specimens. He did not grow out of it. Currently, he holds a PhD in biology and deals with the ecology of invertebrates.

[Jean]

how very interesting that he found his passion so young. My older daughter did also, became interested in space in I think fourth grade, now has her PhD in planetary science and works in that field.

[LManning (Laura)]

Makes for an arresting image! Great detail and interesting backstory.

[Mags]

Very cool! Such an interesting find.

[Anja]

Nice memory! Not my kind of treasure ;-)

[Louise]

Great to be able to know your passion from so young.

[Lin]

How interesting and nicely captured.

[Granagringa]

Such good DoF in this macro

[KV]

Creepy but cool.

[Lynn]

Fantastic shot. It’s great that your son’s early interest inspired his academic studies and career.

[Kate]

Well preserved and nicely composed

[mittens (Marilyn)]

So interesting.

[Tom]

What a great treasure and memories

[Esther Rosenberg]

To make a job from your hobby/ interest must be the coolest thing.
Those are awesome treasures that holds special memories.

[Milanie]

How neat is this!

[aikimomm (phoebe)]

How incredibly interesting.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

oh that's such a great specimen

[Peter H]

Wow, that's amazing. My daughter used to collect shells and interesting stones/pebbles from beaches, and we still have that collection at home 20 years later...

[aikiuser (jenn)]

Wow, what a specimen!

[Kathy]

Hmm. And he can't use his collection for work? Just kidding. A fascinating item to have hanging around the house.

[Vesna]

Super!