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
Tag: macro photography
Ladybug Covered in Pollen
This afternoon I planted myself near a flowerbed at the Dallas Arboretum. My goal was to soak in the moment (a day off from work!), observe the plants and maybe spot something interesting to photograph. There it was. A ladybug … Continue reading Ladybug Covered in Pollen
Every cloud has a silver lining
All I could think about today was coming home and playing in my photography studio. But by the time I got home, the day had been a mixed bag of news. Maybe I’d just go to bed? But I couldn’t. … Continue reading Every cloud has a silver lining
Ant on the Run
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
Ant and Larvae
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 all the photos from today I chose this one…
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…
I watched a ladybug eat!
I got to “play hooky” on Monday with my boss’s approval. It was the perfect day for the Dallas Arboretum. When I returned to the office on Tuesday, my boss asked, “What was the highlight of your trip to the Arboretum? … Continue reading I watched a ladybug eat!
Kayaks and miniatures make big adventures
Somehow a couple friends persuaded me to take kayak lessons. I blocked it out of my mind until the day of the lesson… and even managed to block it out right up until we walked to the shore. For … Continue reading Kayaks and miniatures make big adventures
Two friends and a beetle
I was leading the way along a hiking trail at Cedar Hill State Park when I stopped in my tracks. “LOOK! We have to stop.” I dropped all my things and carefully approached the beetle. I knew the next few … Continue reading Two friends and a beetle
Tom the Dragonfly Photographer
Preface: I recently visited my favorite store, Discount Model Trains, in Addison, Texas. I must have spent a half hour trying to determine which miniature figures to purchase. When I spotted the miniature photographers I knew I had to buy … Continue reading Tom the Dragonfly Photographer
