Challenge Bees, Bugs and Butterflies~ June 18-21
Jun 19, 2015 19:49:51 #
AuntieM wrote:
Great photos of the Swallowtail. I have not gotten a dragonfly photo even as good as yours :-D and try not to get too close to bees, so don't have any of those either.
Thank you. The dragonfly was pure luck. The front yard was just full of bees this morning and would not seat still.
Jun 19, 2015 19:50:44 #
Corolyn wrote:
Here are a few more, some from archives, some previously posted.
You have so many pretty butterflies.
Jun 19, 2015 19:51:46 #
Lorima wrote:
It sounds like you had a wonderful time. Your photo's came out great.
Yesterday was a wonderful day even if it was long.
Jun 19, 2015 19:53:20 #
mgstrawn wrote:
It sure is good for my 59.5 year old reflexes to try to capture a mini-bumblebee in flight, or a tiny moth. I could have so much fun with a macro lens! When I see all the awesome shots, it makes me not want to post. But, that's why we call it a challenge, right? :thumbup:
Do not feel bad. I had some also that were not that great, but is is still fun to see if you can get the shot.
Jun 19, 2015 19:53:34 #
Lorima wrote:
This is one from the archives and sorry its not the clearest photo.
Taken in 2013 during the worst flood Colorado had seen in over 100 years. We were on a bridge looking at the rising river when we noticed all of these bugs scrambling to get on top of this bolt on the bridge. I have never seen that many bugs together in one place before. The next day the banks of the river broke flooding many neighborhoods, I hope these little guys survived.
Taken in 2013 during the worst flood Colorado had seen in over 100 years. We were on a bridge looking at the rising river when we noticed all of these bugs scrambling to get on top of this bolt on the bridge. I have never seen that many bugs together in one place before. The next day the banks of the river broke flooding many neighborhoods, I hope these little guys survived.
:thumbup: :thumbup:
Jun 19, 2015 19:54:43 #
Lorima wrote:
This first two were taken this morning the third one is from the Archives.
Love the dragonflies that you got. At least yours were still long enough to get a good picture of them.
Jun 19, 2015 20:28:48 #
mgstrawn wrote:
It sure is good for my 59.5 year old reflexes to try to capture a mini-bumblebee in flight, or a tiny moth. I could have so much fun with a macro lens! When I see all the awesome shots, it makes me not want to post. But, that's why we call it a challenge, right? :thumbup:
I think your shots are great. Don't ever be afraid to post.
Jun 19, 2015 20:52:45 #
judy juul
Loc: Cheshire, Ct.
Lorima wrote:
I know you did hehe, I would to if they were that pretty.
:lol: :lol:
Jun 19, 2015 20:57:03 #
judy juul
Loc: Cheshire, Ct.
roxiemarty wrote:
Having issues uploading!
Great job on all those creepy fliers and crawlers! :thumbup:
Jun 19, 2015 21:01:16 #
judy juul
Loc: Cheshire, Ct.
turtlepond wrote:
My wife passed 26 days ago. I went out birding and trying to ease my pain. As I was shooting this waterfall, this beautiful butterfly came in and landed on my ring finger. I honestly feel it was my wife coming back to me. She loved butterflies. I couldn't tell ya the last time I had a butterfly land on me, let alone land on my ring finger... God works in mysterious ways..
So sorry for your profound loss,Turtle. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. I'm sure that that butterfly was exactly what you think! God can work in the most amazing ways!
Jun 19, 2015 21:05:03 #
judy juul
Loc: Cheshire, Ct.
hswader wrote:
Sorry, am a little late to send in a photo or two on the subject, but will try, ok. Am kinda new at this stuff. LOL
Will have to learn the names of some of these insects/bugs, huh? :D
Will have to learn the names of some of these insects/bugs, huh? :D
Did good, hswader! Quite a collection of critters! :thumbup: :thumbup:
Jun 19, 2015 21:28:14 #
Agnesm wrote:
Love the dragonflies that you got. At least yours were still long enough to get a good picture of them.
Thank you.
Jun 19, 2015 21:33:36 #
mgstrawn wrote:
It sure is good for my 59.5 year old reflexes to try to capture a mini-bumblebee in flight, or a tiny moth. I could have so much fun with a macro lens! When I see all the awesome shots, it makes me not want to post. But, that's why we call it a challenge, right? :thumbup:
I can't believe you caught that bee in flight, you are good :) Great photo's.
I know I really would like to get a macro lens as well. Maybe Santa can bring me one for Christmas. ;-) :-D
Jun 19, 2015 23:19:57 #
Jun 20, 2015 00:15:55 #
Pat, I got myself a waterproof camera to use in Hawaii next week. Planning to do a little snorkeling, and didn't want to leave my camera behind. Bought the Fuji XP 80 just for the fun of it. I'll let you see some next week maybe, if I get anything good enough.
In mean time here are a few archived bugs.
In mean time here are a few archived bugs.
desert beatle on the trail.
desert bees hydrating.
Monarch just being pretty.
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