Pleasant distraction
I find photos are a pleasant distraction. They take me to far off places and peaceful moments in time. This photo is from a state park … Continue reading Pleasant distraction
Category: Critters
Spiders, butterflies and other fascinating creatures
A Spider with Spines Part 2
While sitting on a boulder at a state park in Arkansas, I spotted one of my favorite spiders. I had little confidence the photos would turn out – I couldn’t stand next to the spider – all I could do … Continue reading A Spider with Spines Part 2
A spider with spines!
I spotted this fascinating creature at the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge. At first glance I thought it was transporting a fresh catch of food across the web. But upon closer inspection I realized its body was spiny. I struggled taking … Continue reading A spider with spines!
A profusion of mushrooms
Alternate titles for this post: Mushroom Palooza, Mushroom Mania, Mushroomville USA, Denise’s Idea of Paradise I discovered mushrooms in Arkansas. They were captivating and other-worldly. I … Continue reading A profusion of mushrooms
Beetle Eating Grasshopper Eggs – Skip this post if you’re squeamish
I’ve been sitting on these photos all week – anxious to share them but not really sure if they will be enjoyed. But I will do my best effort to sell the idea and you can decide to scroll down … Continue reading Beetle Eating Grasshopper Eggs – Skip this post if you’re squeamish
The night I tried to feed a toad.
I was walking at a favorite park with my friend when we spotted a toad. Having fed plenty of grasshoppers to spiders, I decided to expand my resume by trying to feed a toad. I found a sacrificial cricket nearby. … Continue reading The night I tried to feed a toad.
Grasshopper & Giant Head of President Eisenhower
If you’ve traveled on US Highway 75 toward Denison, you may have seen this giant monument of President Eisenhower. This was the first time my friends and I had ever stopped to take photos. I walked around looking at the … Continue reading Grasshopper & Giant Head of President Eisenhower
Spider on Osage Orange
I thought I’d take a photo of an Osage orange. (You might also know it as a Horse Apple.) The photo is not that great but I post it to give you perspective. Notice there’s a small spider on the … Continue reading Spider on Osage Orange
Reflections in a Frog’s Eye
I didn’t have my tripod with me when I photographed this frog. I held the camera as steady as I could without disturbing my little model. When I encounter wildlife, I try to take a quick photo from a distance … Continue reading Reflections in a Frog’s Eye
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