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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Home Sweet Home







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.

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37 comments:

  1. tinajoJanuary 4, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    Such a cool creature - great shots! :-)

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  2. Nadege,January 4, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    Great captures of the little bug. Love the shots.

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  3. s.cJanuary 4, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    Still very nice to see. Thanks for showing PoS

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  4. pennyJanuary 4, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    I remain in awe of your lovely photos, Karen. You are right, beauty surrounds us if only we pause long enough to enjoy it.
    ~:)

    Here is a link to the camera forums I read. I found the photos and info extremely helpful.
    http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/.

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  5. HANS-PETER ZÜRCHERJanuary 5, 2012 at 12:29 AM

    Wow, grossartige Macros!

    Liebe Grüsse aus der Schweiz

    Hans-Peter

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  6. geaninaJanuary 5, 2012 at 12:35 AM

    wow! great shots:)

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  7. DeannaJanuary 5, 2012 at 12:38 AM

    How peaceful, your images along with the beautiful soothing music is a true pleasure. Have a wonderful 2012.

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  8. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahJanuary 5, 2012 at 12:58 AM

    The first one is like dancing !

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  9. DebbieJanuary 5, 2012 at 1:08 AM

    there is nothing ordinary about these pictures...wowzers!!

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2012 at 2:55 AM

    Wundervolle Makros!!

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  11. Bren Graham ThebeauJanuary 5, 2012 at 3:17 AM

    I've got to say, he is covered in the most amazing pattern. Really something what's right there before us. Great post

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  12. thefisherladyJanuary 5, 2012 at 3:25 AM

    your insects are a beauty world all their own!
    I will be waiting to see your flower open!

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  13. Sylvia KJanuary 5, 2012 at 4:29 AM

    What terrific captures, Karen! I love your macro shots and the colors! Beautiful! Hope all is going well! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  14. UnknownJanuary 5, 2012 at 5:10 AM

    WOW! I bow to the master of photography! I want your camera! and yard too. Positively breathtaking.

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2012 at 5:28 AM

    Awesome! 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!

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  16. Hilda R.BJanuary 5, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    Great macro photos. So nice to see summer again!
    Have a beautiful day.
    Greetings from Hilda

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  17. FilipJanuary 5, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    The insect is great and so sharp. It is typical of many of your pictures, the sharpness is so stunning.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  18. МъхJanuary 5, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    It's amazing!!!!

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  19. GigaJanuary 5, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    Owad pięknie wygląda :-) i ma ciekawe wzory na sobie.Kwiatek jak się rozwinie będzie pewno będzie śliczny. Zdjęcia wspaniałe. Pozdrawiam.

    Insect looks beautiful :-) and have interesting designs on them. Flower as it develops will certainly be lovely. Photos wonderful. Yours.

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  20. UnknownJanuary 5, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    I just love seeing these lovely shots with so much GREEN in them.. Everything is so brown and dead here.
    And Your macro shot of the bug is soooo cool. I love it..

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  21. Lisa January 5, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    I love these last two and the first two were oh my gosh. Way to go. I dont know if I could

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  22. Lisa January 5, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    Thank you so much for your kind words and stopping by . :)

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  23. UnknownJanuary 5, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    How amazing that insect is! Makes you appreciate how different every single day is, even in our own backyards!

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  24. RubyJanuary 5, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    very beautiful pics!

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  25. Seeing Each DayJanuary 5, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    Thanks 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.

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  26. Charlene N. K.January 6, 2012 at 4:39 AM

    Great macro shots! So clear and soothing to the eyes!

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  27. Angela Häring-ChristenJanuary 6, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    Great this macro.It looks like a bug.
    Your pictures are so sharp, I'm stunning.

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  28. LizJanuary 7, 2012 at 3:51 AM

    And again... beautiful macros of a lovely little insect.
    Welcome home :)

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  29. JenniJanuary 8, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    Love the bug and the pretty combination of colours on your plant, beautiful shots,
    jenni

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  30. T...January 9, 2012 at 1:45 AM

    what a fun little bug the first shot looks like he's dancing....

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  31. ShelJanuary 9, 2012 at 2:55 AM

    Wow - 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.

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  32. AnnetteJanuary 9, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    The bug is so cool up close! Love these shots!

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  33. Lori PJanuary 9, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Amazing photos! I love the little creature.

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  34. LolaJanuary 9, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    Now that is a bug I just may be able to learn to like! Beautiful!

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  35. SharylJanuary 9, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    Bizarre little bug, but he poses well! :-) The flowers below are lovely. Enjoy your yard and garden, and thanks for sharing with us!

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  36. momto8January 11, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    you should enter these pictures in a contest!!

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  37. CathyJanuary 12, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    He's dandy! I do believe he was posing.

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