Tag Archives: bugs

Photos from the golden hour

The hour before sunset is my favorite time of the day to take photographs.  Even though my flower bed runs east to west, I can usually get some good shots. Here’s a few that I took tonight. I’m always on … Continue reading

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More photos from Tuesday

My hubby took the dogs away from the house this afternoon, so I took advantage of the situation to go out and try to get some photographs. The sun was too bright, but I decided to try anyway. See what … Continue reading

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Photo Quest #66 – Down and Dirty: A bug’s eye view

2009_07_25 – Sat 043.JPG – Vox Red Zinnia.  Canon Powershot A540.  F-stop:  f/3.5, exposure time:  1/60.   2009_07_25 – Sat 044.JPG – Vox Pink Zinnia.  Canon Powershot A540.  f/2.6.  1/25 sec.    2009_07_27 – Monday 038.JPG – Vox Are these … Continue reading

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Saturday in the country

2008_10_10 – sunrise 001.JPG – Vox I promised Karen that I would post some of my unusual shots that I took with full sunlight on Friday, but first, here is our sunrise from yesterday, taken looking out over our lake.  … Continue reading

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Taking pictures in the country

Green bug on Tiger Lilly This doesn't compare to Darcy's dragonflies, but it is the best insect shot I've ever taken.  I wouldn't have seen him if I hadn't been taking pictures because he is exactly the same color as … Continue reading

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Ants and Daisies

Black and white ants After I figured out how to set my camera to take black and white pictures this morning, I had to go out and try it out.  I took some good pictures of my daisies, but it … Continue reading

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I went for blooms but all I got was seeds

Seed Head with small bug I wish you could see this blown up to 8 x 10 or larger.  It is perfect!  The little bug is just sitting there in just the right place and the one little parachute is … Continue reading

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