sometimes I would put the glue from a special tree on the head of the stick and use it to catch dragonflies.

I never did that,heard for the first time. I used to use plastic lid with very small hole ones to catch them.

There have been many times when I was just getting ready to take pictures then the dragonflies flew away.

That's true, hahaha. After a lot trying i have captured one a few days ago.

Btw nice pictures brother. All i could do is one average type capture and you did so many. Impressive.