Spiders, butterflies and other fascinating creatures
My themes are all over the board and it’s getting worse as I develop new interests. I like delicate lace embroidery, creepy ventriloquist’s dolls, insects, lost shoes and everything in between. How to pick a theme for a photography blog? … Continue reading Creepy & Pretty
What should I name my new creepy doll? I toyed with different options. Then traffic started backing up—I was somewhat grateful as it made it easier to navigate across multiple lanes. And that’s when I had a realization. I’m traveling … Continue reading Mr. Liberty Wolfe
This is part of my ongoing Industrious Ant Series. When I stopped to adjust my camera settings this ant had fled the scene by at least 2 feet. It’s very frustrating to focus on a tiny ant on the run, … Continue reading Ant on the Run
I was sifting through a month’s worth of photos this evening – not a task I enjoy. But the alternative was to catch up on work. Photo sorting won out – at least for a few minutes! This photo was … Continue reading A moment in time
I can’t take all the credit for this photo. My friend Tore spotted this bloom and alerted me. He knows I specialize in photos with creepy crawlers. (Admittedly, I’m probably the only one that likes them. But I’m documenting nature … Continue reading Party at the Prickly Pear Blossom!
I spied these insects along a trail at a park in Plano. I’ve never seen anything like them. Giant ants, perhaps? They certainly are creepy – yet fascinating…. I did some research and discovered these are Wheel Bug nymphs. Friends … Continue reading Wheel Bug Nymph!
On Saturday my friend and I went to Arbor Hills Nature Preserve. At first glance, this nature preserve doesn’t look like it has a lot to offer photographers. Half the population of Plano seemed to be here – walking, … Continue reading Flight of the ladybug taken from two different angles and lens types
My subject was a fast moving target with a larvae. I only managed to take 4 shots of the ant before it got completely out of view. 2 of the 4 shots turned out. Take a look and enjoy! … Continue reading Ant and Larvae
Of the almost 300 photos I took today and the additional 300 from yesterday, I decided the best photo to feature was this ant. Now the question is why? I didn’t plan on photographing a dead ant. In fact, I … Continue reading Of all the photos from today I chose this one…
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