Hiker Discovers Garbage Bug
Antonio was enjoying a peaceful hike when he came upon a curious mound of rubbish…on legs! Continue reading Hiker Discovers Garbage Bug
Category: Macro Photography
A Hoarder in the Bug Community
I noticed a fuzz ball moving on a leaf. It wasn’t the breeze causing the movement. It was definitely moving on its own. As I looked closer, it looked like there could be bark on the moving fuzz ball… and are those dead bodies? But what is it? Continue reading A Hoarder in the Bug Community
Temperature Readings in the Park
Healthyville has taken the concept of sculpture parks to a new level. Visitors can now enjoy the well-manicured park with its unique interactive sculptures. Continue reading Temperature Readings in the Park
Miniatures, Embroidery & Personal Protective Equipment
Roberto wanted to reach out to the community in new and creative ways. That is why he offered to pose beside an embroidered heart to get the message out. He also suggested we abbreviate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Imagine how … Continue reading Miniatures, Embroidery & Personal Protective Equipment
Fred is ready to ship Personal Protective Equipment
Fred has been tirelessly working to source product to send to people in need. Pictured above, he’s in the N95 factory. (He might need a bigger forklift!) Continue reading Fred is ready to ship Personal Protective Equipment
Social Distancing and a Return to Nature!
Bradley is enjoying the peaceful solitude of nature. Fred was busy working in the fields. There’s no rest for the weary but he wouldn’t have it any other way. He has always found comfort working the land. Camera: Canon EOS … Continue reading Social Distancing and a Return to Nature!
Funeral Service for Daffodil
Date: March 9, 2019 Location: Dallas Arboretum Camera: Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens: My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L macro IS) Notes: The moment was just too perfect. I spotted the fallen daffodil … Continue reading Funeral Service for Daffodil
Ladybugs
These are some of my best ladybug photos from the Dallas Arboretum. I didn’t expect the shot below to turn out, I was the hand model and photographer. Same photo, less cropped. Date: March 9, 2019 Location: Dallas Arboretum Camera: … Continue reading Ladybugs
Goodbye Winter Doldrums….
….Hello, Springtime! Date: March 9, 2019 Location: Dallas Arboretum Camera: Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens: My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L macro IS) Notes: The drooping daffodil was the perfect opportunity to finally … Continue reading Goodbye Winter Doldrums….
Water Droplets as Texture
My friend Tore and I were just about the only visitors at the Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden on a recent rainy day. It’s a little known secret that rainy or overcast days are THE BEST days to visit. Most … Continue reading Water Droplets as Texture
Dinner is Served
What this photo doesn’t capture is the scale of the two subjects. The meal was very hard to see until I downloaded the photo! Date: September 9, 2018 Camera: Rockalita Sunshine (Canon EOS 5D Mark IV) Lens: My beloved 100 mm macro lens (Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L macro IS) Location: Dallas Arboretum Continue reading Dinner is Served
Reading Nook
Henry found a delightful reading nook at Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge. I stood at this location for several minutes, taking photos, inhaling the smell of the forest, imagining myself becoming part of the scenery. I could smell mushrooms and … Continue reading Reading Nook
Caddo National Grasslands
Here are highlights from my recent adventure to the Caddo National Grasslands: Critter Edition. Be sure to click on the images for a better view. Green … Continue reading Caddo National Grasslands
Fascinating World
A macro lens, tripod and a little bit of patience can reveal a fascinating world. Here are some photos from my favorite place, the LBJ National … Continue reading Fascinating World
Adventures at the LBJ National Grasslands
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
Windy Day at the Grasslands
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
Moss Spores
My friend Tore and I found a new area of the LBJ Grasslands that has the most moss I’ve ever seen in Texas. (The entire state … Continue reading Moss Spores
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