Category: Nature
A Butterfly And A Moth
I have been blessed with a new sense of an awareness of the diversity of life on our place. With that gift comes a realization of how much I really do not know of the world around me. The two photos below are just the tip of the iceberg of discovery that is before me. I know that these two photos below are of a butterfly and a moth but I have looked at several data bases and still need help to positively identify them. Feel free to educate me.
I used my Powershot SX10is for these captures.
Mishmash Monday
It has been one of those days and we will leave it at that………..so I present to you Mishmash Monday.
Hanging Ten In A Heat Wave
The heat and its ever presence weight was rising as I did an mid-morning walkout today. The sun was hiding behind the oncoming storm clouds but it’s hot self was felt with every step. As I wrapped up the walk, and headed back to our home to mow the yard, I was thinking about insects and their ability to tolerate heat that makes me whine. So here is a couple of those wonders hanging ten, or six :), in a heat wave!
Two From Our Place
I was able to get a good start on some organizational issues I need to resolve (read: I threw away a lot of junk!) today. That and I was well done both by the task and the heat I decided to share two from our place.
I used my Powershot SX10is for these captures.
A Belated Thank You
Since early Spring I have been in running in recovery mode. It is an automated state of being that gets one through a tragedy but at the same time it gives space to a heal from the catastrophic event(s). All through my troubles of last year I have been blessed with understanding, or at least tolerating, people who have helped and encouraged me through dark times. One of those is a couple who have their own set of troubles but have shown me much kindness in spite of their own challenges. They know I like taking pictures and are generous in allowing me to take photos around their place. So here is a belated Thanks for the kind words and prayers.
A Few Since The Last Time
Though I have not an opportunity to get to know my D60 better on the up side I have done some work around our place. Sorry no photos on that end but trust me I am truly saving you from being underwhelmed. What I did get to do was do a quick walkabout this evening with my Canon Powershot SX10is. Here are a few since the last time!
This wasp is either bring home dinner or getting ready to go fishing. Dinner I think, no?
The Monarch Butterfly is one cool Butterfly. Every Summer I marvel at these wonderful butterflies but there are less of them to marvel at it seems recently. One blogs I follow, Her Way at Crabtree Gardens, has a passion for these Magnificent Butterflies as well. Check her place out and hear her thoughts on this subject.
I cannot shot reds of yellows very well. Just can not do it. So as I was checking out one of the Blogs I love, Googsy Photography, I came across this beautiful yellow Tulip he had captured so very well. I commented how I have trouble with the color yellow in my captures. His gracious reply with words of encouragement had me pursuing a great capture of yellow flora. Well the above capture is not great but I wanted you to see this little yellow flower just because…it is really tiny! That is my wedding band for a size comparison.
Smooth Phlox taking in the last golden rays of the day on our place.
I have been in pursuit of a good shot of this Dragonfly. I saw it for the first time on our place a few weeks back. I have been on the lookout for it since. Today as I standing on the path to the creek it showed up just outside optimal shooting range of course! And as you see it is green. So is grass. We have a lot of tall grass on our place so it was challenge to get my camera to focus on the Dragonfly not the grass. I lost a lot of the battle but this capture was worth it. Notice its lower left-wing: Part of it is missing. Trust me it did not affect its ability to fly and allude me!
One Till The Next Time
Yesterday I was hoping to get a few hours of face-time with my new-to-me Nikon D60. But as it is more than not in life that did not work out. I did get a few moments to capture the Trumpet Vine I discovered while mowing along the upper fence line. I plan on getting out there today with the D60 but if not here is one till the next time!
A Butterfly On The Fly
I know this is Butterfly but have not had time to identify it yet. Time is short and I am late so here is a Butterfly on the fly. Enjoy the day!
The Simple Act of Being
This is my 350th post as a photo-blogger and I am thankful for many things because of the privilege I have to share my world with you. One of the things is the kind words shared and advice given. The other is the window into a larger world by your sharing with others your life’s as well. If I had not taken the first step, the simple act of being if you will, I would have missed out on some really cool stuff. So let us live best we can, breath deep and be still when stuff goes nuts and simply learn the simple act of being.
“The Butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough” Rabinranath Tagore
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