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. ...