If you have the opportunity, go to Mesa Verde in SW Colorado. The dwellings there are not moved/reproduced. They are original Pueblo dwellings. The site is a World Heritage site.

Very nice pano. What stitching software do you use?

I am in awe of your courage. I'm afraid to get that close to a bumble bee around here. They don't seem to like it. Honey bees are different. I can get right up on them and they pay no mind.

In my haste to upload these photos I discovered the last photo was not in focus. Does anyone know how to remove that photo from the post?

Jerry, I guarantee size doesn't matter. We once had a Doberman and a Teacup Poodle. The Doberman wasn't afraid of anyone or anything, except that tiny Poodle. The Doberman would try to blend into the nearest wall when the Poodle came into the room.

I would like to add to your question if you don't mind. I see people saying to Double DL where available. What does that mean?

Welcome to the Hog. I'm new here myself and I spend at least an hour every day catching up with the posts and I still miss a bunch. Be sure to peruse the various groups and subscribe to those that peak your interest.

When you go to Ouray, be sure to travel the full length of the Million Dollar highway down to Durango. The vistas are magnificent. You will also be going right by the Royal Gorge just southwest of Colorado Springs. Plan to stop there and spend at least an hour. The Black Canyon of the Gunneson is also most beautiful. It will require some time to appreciate. While in Colorado Springs be sure to visit Seven Falls. If you're a hiker, you can climb to the top via wooden stairs and see the graveyard. Pikes Peak is a must see. You can either drive to the top, or take the Cog Railway. Somewhere in that magnificent loop is Monarch Pass and Eagle Pass. Both worthy of a stop. Further south toward New Mexico is the Great Sand Dunes. They are a very curious site. If you make it to southwest Colorado there is the old cliff dweller village at Mesa Verde and in the northwest corner of New Mexico there is Ship Rock. Ship Rock is best photographed early in the morning as the sun peaks over the eastern horizon, and late at night as the sun sets. I spent ten days in that area in 2007 and came away feeling like I wasn't there long enough. I hope you have the time to really enjoy Colorado. God went wild with his magnificent views in that state.

Hornets look more like yellowjackets on steroids. http://www.kidzworld.com/article/187-wild-things-sting-of-the-hornet

You must have a beautiful garden. Thanks for sharing.

I posted some photos of my Charlotte at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-481861-1.html

Dixiegirl posted some photos of Charlotte the Fuzzy Barn Spider on another thread. I immediately recognized that Charlotte was a cousin to my Orb Weaver that spins her web every night after nightfall and collects almost all of it back in before sunrise. She leaves a couple of strands running between the roof and support posts of my back porch. She then uses those left over strands to build her new web the next night. They are truly amazing creatures.

Shot with a Canon 80D with Canon EFS 55-250mm IS and Canon Speedlight 550EX diffused.

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Mine just came out of hiding about 30 minutes ago and is in the process of building her web. They are amazing engineers.

I believe our spiders are Orb Weavers. Check this link to see if you agree. It's unfortunate that this link does not show an underside view.

http://entomology.ifas.ufl.edu/creatures/misc/spiders/neoscona.htm

I got up this morning before 6AM to watch her take it down and I was too late. I'm going to see if I can get some photos of her tonight.