more bugs, bald-faced hornets, Fall

[Bladite]

but first, more "aphids", tried to get them in the sun which required removing a pod, and then i put it back so they could scamper away or stay. the pod will dry early and release now ^_^

i'm slowly getting the knack of using autofocus to get the roughview; then while holding the shutter button down half way after focus lock is achieved, i can move it around some. this is handheld; but with IS turned on. a tripod and a racking slider wouldn't hurt either

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today's stuff starts here. i'm only including a few of my favorites, there's more at the smugmug

autumn olive, they are edible, tart, and make good wine - so i've read. i've tasted too. single seed = fruit. yes, it's not honeysuckle bush; yes, it's just as invasive.

mr jumpy

and now we journey into another realm of the small. the texture on this nest is incredible. according to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bald-faced_hornet they are not really hornets, but ... well, you go read :> it also sez they abandon the nest. MMM. i hope it's not discovered by the landscaping crew.

who's this? the pretty pointy thingy

cont...

 

[Bladite]

for texture buffs

for the close up

the pippin sparrow - they are only 7 mm tall. okay, i kid. just a regular sparrow

pale color of false mornings

here be those what worship Fall

bladite

 

[Yvsa]

Neat pics Bladite!:thumbup:

 

[munk]

When I take the time to focus in on the small creatures, it almost always follows I've found a portion of myself as well. Thank you for the pictures and glimpse through your eyes, Bladite.


munk

 

[mohd]

So touching! Those photos all reminds me that I myself is in Fall season of my life! All those winter, spring and summer were long past!

"There is melancholy in the wind and sorrow in the grass"

 

[jahwarrior72]

2 weeks ago, i found a spider in my basement. it looked like it was up to no good, so i trapped it in a glass and took it outside. now i know what it was. great pics!

 

[Fiddleback]

Those are GREAT pics Bladite! Love the aphids.