Instead of having a single subject with a short write-up this week, I’m sharing a new set of floral images I added to my website’s galleries.
Another Bug Battle
I’m starting to wonder if I should only blog about the struggles of aphids. They’re so small you’d think they’d only have to worry about larger predators, but no, they have to beware of ladybug larva and tiny spiders (even tinier than last week’s spider).
A Leek-y Spider
Two days ago I was searching for an interesting blog subject, and a tiny jumping spider came to the rescue.
Henbit Dead-Nettle
If you were out pulling or spraying weeds this spring, you may have come across some Lamium amplexicaule, or henbit dead-nettle. Even if you aren’t familiar with the name, this weed is pretty hard to miss because of its unique purplish-pink flowers.
The Storyteller (Ladybug)
There have been a ton of ladybugs on our Austrian pine this year, but for some reason I still have a hard time taking decent photos of them. This particular time, however, I found one that was perched on the tip of a needle, which made for some interesting (and somewhat humorous) pictures.
A Long Tongue & Macro Mystery #4
Is your tongue as long as this hummingbird moth's tongue? ...
Ice Plant Life & Macro Mystery #2
A yellow-flowered ice plant (Delosperma nubigenum) is now in bloom in the yard, so it has become a major hub for bees, butterflies, and other insects (and one photographer). Last week's macro mystery will also be revealed below, so here's a spoiler alert if you missed last week's post!
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Featured Winners & Macro Mystery #1
Last week I held a nature photography contest on Fine Art America. I got to see a variety of unique and inspiring nature photos from photographers around the world, and judging was a good exercise in critical analysis. There were 174 entries, so it was a challenge to narrow them down to only three. As a simple prize, the top three winners are featured here this week. ...