Spiders, butterflies and other fascinating creatures
This beetle was surprisingly cooperative. I managed to set up a tripod to photograph it before it got away. Date: May 6, 2017 Camera: Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens: My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon EF … Continue reading Metallic Beetle
Here are highlights from this weekend’s trip to the LBJ National Grasslands. I used a tripod and reflector for these shots. Be sure to click on the images to see proper sizes of the photos. I included this shot below … Continue reading Adventures at the LBJ National Grasslands
I keep thinking I need to create another blog where I can showcase my macabre photos. Admittedly, my collection of skeleton photos and other creepy discoveries I find in nature have limited appeal. Until I start a new blog, I’ll … Continue reading Ode to a Turtle – Limited Appeal
Here are more scenes from the LBJ National Grasslands – Windy Day Edition. Date: April 22, 2017 Location: LBJ National Grasslands Camera: Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens: My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L macro IS) Continue reading Windy Day at the Grasslands Part 2
Jonathan and his dad had front row leaves (seats) to watch a new type of performance art last weekend. Poor little Jonathan got scared when the flower was getting devoured by the ‘artists.’ Will he be next? Date: April 23, 2017 Location: Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Camera: Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens: My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L macro IS) Continue reading Performance Art
Today’s outdoor challenge: cold wind. I went home feeling ambivalent about my photos. It’s hard to photograph plants in the wind. But then I examined them on my laptop. Take a look. I did not use a tripod for … Continue reading Windy Day at the Grasslands
This is my first opportunity to photograph hummingbirds. I could have photographed them the entire day. So enchanting. Date: April 2017 Location: Dallas Arboretum Camera: … Continue reading Hummingbirds
I purchased an app that reported 100 percent chance of rain last Sunday. I was devastated. Weekends are for outdoor adventures. I felt cheated out of a weekend. Fortunately, my concerns and the rain cleared after having lunch. (I have … Continue reading Rainy Day
I was in paradise a few weeks ago. The lighting… the absence of people… the rain… it was peaceful and perfect. Camera: Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens: My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 … Continue reading Tulips in the rain
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