It seems a little "ordinary" to be posting photos from my own suburban yard again after the wonderful scenes from our seaside holiday. However, most of life consists of "ordinary" days which really are special in their own way when we stop to think about it. There is still beauty and unexpected joy to be found right where we are, every day.
I can't remember ever having seen an insect like this one which I "discovered" this afternoon in our backyard. I wonder how many more surprises I will find this year, right under my nose.
These lovely little flowers, also in our yard, are beginning to fill out. I have never really appreciated the details of their beauty before. There always seems to be something new to see when I look with fresh eyes.
Sharing at I Heart Macro.
Such a cool creature - great shots! :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat captures of the little bug. Love the shots.
ReplyDeleteStill very nice to see. Thanks for showing PoS
ReplyDeleteI remain in awe of your lovely photos, Karen. You are right, beauty surrounds us if only we pause long enough to enjoy it.
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Here is a link to the camera forums I read. I found the photos and info extremely helpful.
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/.
Wow, grossartige Macros!
ReplyDeleteLiebe Grüsse aus der Schweiz
Hans-Peter
wow! great shots:)
ReplyDeleteHow peaceful, your images along with the beautiful soothing music is a true pleasure. Have a wonderful 2012.
ReplyDeleteThe first one is like dancing !
ReplyDeletethere is nothing ordinary about these pictures...wowzers!!
ReplyDeleteWundervolle Makros!!
ReplyDeleteI've got to say, he is covered in the most amazing pattern. Really something what's right there before us. Great post
ReplyDeleteyour insects are a beauty world all their own!
ReplyDeleteI will be waiting to see your flower open!
What terrific captures, Karen! I love your macro shots and the colors! Beautiful! Hope all is going well! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
WOW! I bow to the master of photography! I want your camera! and yard too. Positively breathtaking.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! It's wonderful to view these photos...especially while we here in the States are just getting into winter. In fact, here in central New Jersey we saw 11 degrees this morning with a windchill of 1 degree!
ReplyDeleteGreat macro photos. So nice to see summer again!
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful day.
Greetings from Hilda
The insect is great and so sharp. It is typical of many of your pictures, the sharpness is so stunning.
ReplyDeleteGreetings,
Filip
It's amazing!!!!
ReplyDeleteOwad pięknie wygląda :-) i ma ciekawe wzory na sobie.Kwiatek jak się rozwinie będzie pewno będzie śliczny. Zdjęcia wspaniałe. Pozdrawiam.
ReplyDeleteInsect looks beautiful :-) and have interesting designs on them. Flower as it develops will certainly be lovely. Photos wonderful. Yours.
I just love seeing these lovely shots with so much GREEN in them.. Everything is so brown and dead here.
ReplyDeleteAnd Your macro shot of the bug is soooo cool. I love it..
I love these last two and the first two were oh my gosh. Way to go. I dont know if I could
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your kind words and stopping by . :)
ReplyDeleteHow amazing that insect is! Makes you appreciate how different every single day is, even in our own backyards!
ReplyDeletevery beautiful pics!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the warning! I had a second and third look at your last 2 shots - really love the depth of field in both of them.
ReplyDeleteGreat macro shots! So clear and soothing to the eyes!
ReplyDeleteGreat this macro.It looks like a bug.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are so sharp, I'm stunning.
And again... beautiful macros of a lovely little insect.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home :)
Love the bug and the pretty combination of colours on your plant, beautiful shots,
ReplyDeletejenni
what a fun little bug the first shot looks like he's dancing....
ReplyDeleteWow - he's so beautiful isn't he? And of course, thanks to you amazing shots we get to see just how beautiful little creatures like this are. Thank you!! I actually really love the design on his back and his colors.
ReplyDeleteThe bug is so cool up close! Love these shots!
ReplyDeleteAmazing photos! I love the little creature.
ReplyDeleteNow that is a bug I just may be able to learn to like! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBizarre little bug, but he poses well! :-) The flowers below are lovely. Enjoy your yard and garden, and thanks for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteyou should enter these pictures in a contest!!
ReplyDeleteHe's dandy! I do believe he was posing.
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