Monday, March 12, 2012

Garden Critters




Some critters from the last few days, each different and wonderful in their own way.







These baby insects were all sitting on this same blade of grass for at least two days, I wonder where they are now....










I spotted two of these funny stick cocoons perched on top of a couple of straw flowers a few days ago. As I watched they moved a little, something was alive inside! Saturday I found this one with its tiny inhabitant snacking on the daisy. It has also glued some of the petals onto its home, very clever.




Today I couldn't see them until I looked under the two flowers they have been living on. I was amazed to see them carefully hidden on the underside of their respective daisies!

Sharing at The Creative Exchange, And then She Snapped, Shoot. Edit. Submit, Camera Critters, Project 52.

50 comments:

geanina said...

gorgeous macros! weel done :)

HANS-PETER ZÜRCHER said...

Oh das sind fantastische Macrofotografien!

Grüsse aus der Schweiz

Hans-Peter

Isabelle said...

My jaws keep falling wide open!! That's it, I am addicted to your macro :)

Tanya Breese said...

wow, amazing shots!

Amanda said...

Gorgeous gorgeous shots as usual!! I love your bugs!! The last one with his pink petal camoflage is amazing! Love that cute green froggy too!! Just beautiful!!

黄清华 Wong Ching Wah said...

Your little critters are amazing !

Nadege, said...

You have some amazing little critters in your garden... I love the frog.

Szczypta Kasi said...

coocons and insects are amazing. I very like colours of your picters

Sylvia K said...

I always enjoy a visit with your garden critters! Terrific, colorful macro shots as always! Hope your week is off to a great start! Enjoy!

Sylvia

Karen said...

Marvellous captures!

Joop Zand said...

Karen your macro pictures are always very very nice...... compliments for your work.

Greetings, Joop

Deanna said...

You always amaze me with the clarity of your macro shots...love!!!

Giga said...

Teraz już nic się nie ukryje przed Twoim aparatem fotograficznym. Wszystko wypatrzysz :-). Cudowne zdjęcia, a owady siedzące rządkiem na liściu są boskie. Pozdrawiam ciepło. *** Teraz już nic się nie ukryje przed Twoim aparatem fotograficznym. Wszystko zobaczysz :-). Cudowne zdjęcia, a owady siedzące rządkiem na liściu są boskie. Pozdrawiam ciepło.

Unknown said...

Your photos just get better and better!

Marijke said...

I enjoyd my visit on to your blog. Fantastic photo's.
gr. Marijke

Rosie Grey said...

Such wonderful macros! Amazing!!

FilipBlog said...

All pictures are very good but the first one is so special. You should send it in for a photo competition.

Greetings,
Filip

Nancy said...

Splendid shots -- love the little frog. So cute. :)

Lisa Gordon said...

These are amazing macros!
I especially love the little "marching" insects.

Thank you so very much for being a part of The Creative Exchange.

Have a wonderful evening, and I will surely still see you in "Blogland!"

lisa.

Anonymous said...

Superklasse und jetzt kribbelts mich überall *gg*

LG Mathilda

hawknitr13 said...

your pics are sooo unique! and the Aussie insects are so different from what i see here in Iowa!

Tatjana Parkacheva said...

Great macro photos.

Regards and best wishes

Christina said...

Love the bugs playing follow-the-leader :)

Ruth Hiebert said...

This is excellent photography.

Kaipiroska said...

The photo of the "maching ants" is awesome. What a great moment you have there :)

laveta'splace said...

All your critter photos are awsome but I like the little frog the most.

Gillian Olson said...

Beautiful pictures, I think my favorite is the line of tiny insects on that blade of grass.

Seeing Each Day said...

You are so good to me. - thanks for my forewarning email. Even though I know you'd allow me to be exempt from commenting considering the content I simply HAVE to comment on your photo with the ants on the leaves. I really liked that.

Carrie said...

WOW! These are up close and personal! A-MAZ-ING!

Rena said...

Such great pics of these critters! I especially love the band of ants marching along the leaf and that stick cocoon is absolutely amazing, I just have to smile at God's wonderful creative power (not to mention His humor, hey?).

Unknown said...

You know I just love seeing your critters.. You are so great at macro shots.. I just love them...

Connie Smiley said...

So grateful to be the recipient of the fruit of your careful attention. Beautiful and fascinating!

Lisa said...

Fantastic shot. I loved them all however the ants that are marching along that leaf are so cute. The dof is amazing. You have so much fun.
Thanks for your visit. So glad you come even when Im away. Its nice to know that friends will.
xo

Karin M. said...

Wow .... amazing shots, you're a great artist.
Your photos are always amazing and and the quality is fantastic....
....w o n d e r f u l.....
Best regards, Karin

Mary Gene Atwood said...

Amazing clarity and subject matter. Bravo!

Angie said...

Karen, you just blow me away! What stunning images you've captured here and I just adore those baby insects marching up that leaf! Goodness!!! Sooo sweet! :)

Carmen and Rachelle said...

These photos amaze me! When I grow up, I want to take pictures like you! :) Absolutely amazing! -Rachelle

betty-NZ said...

Those are amazing little creatures! Great shots.

Pia said...

I love the view you have on your garden critters. The photos are WONDERFUL thanks for sharing!

Ruby said...

I have to say, your macros make the insects beautiful and very interesting. Cheers, Ruby

...melody... said...

Oh my! These are incredible! These photos totally make me want to delve into the world of macro photography. Thanks for sharing! :D

Barb said...

I'm telling you, that new lens is perfect - of course, the person behind the lens makes the magic.

Sara said...

Love all your captures, the frog is my favourite, love the detail in his eye!

Sweet 7D said...

Oooh...I love your photos!! I love the little guys on the blade of grass!! Great capture!! May I ask what lens you are using for these photos?? (I am just a beginner!)
Thank you!!

Karen @ Pieces of Contentment said...

Hi Sweet 7D, thank you for your wonderful comments.
In answer to your question about my lens, it's a Raynox conversion macro lens. I've only had it a few weeks and have a post on it here
http://piecesofcontentment.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/closer-view.html
You will also see my camera which isn't a DSLR . Within the post is a link with more details on my camera also.

Dave said...

Karen, I am very impressed with your macrophotography. I have been looking back from March 18 entry and like all of your photos, but was specially impressed with these ones. Good work! - Dave

Angela Häring-Christen said...

I'm stunning.
The crown rider :-)
The cute frog
the funny picture of the baby insects and ...
You're a good observer and photografer.

Julie Ball said...

Oh my word, your photos are INCREDIBLE!!!! I have been noticing more and more critters coming out now that it's springtime. I found a tiny turtle on my sidewalk this afternoon and had to run back inside to grab my camera! Critters make such good subjects! :)

Kim Stevens said...

Just beautiful captures, I adore photographing bugs, they are so interesting!! The frog is too cute as is the marching bugs on the leaf! (Love)

A Colorful World said...

Each photograph is a feast to the eyes! One delight is followed by the next! All I can say is WOW!

The caterpillar and his camouflage is quite interesting!

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