Category: macro
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All Shapes and Sizes
In the Garden – Bugs of all shapes and sizes. For a glimpse of other images of the tiny world of bugs, click here. Lens-Artists Challenge #252 – What’s Bugging You?
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Delight of the Outdoors
Delight of the outdoors starts with the first step on the trails because I never know what will cause me to stop to capture a memory. On this day, the simple things that brought joy were wildflowers growing all along the path at the Creekside Park Trails in Valparaiso, Indiana.
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From Above and Below
Mayapple blossoms captured from above and below. These lovely blooms were hiding underneath the mayapple’s huge leaves. I would never have known to get down low for a look except for fellow blogger Eliza Waters suggesting it a couple of week ago and I am so glad she did. Otherwise, I might have missed their…
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The Gathering
A busy bee working at the gathering of pollen along the Cowles Bog Trail – Indiana Dunes National Park.
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Tossed About
Macro Monday Wispy dandelion seeds hanging on before being tossed about by the wind. I came across these along the edge of the Heron Rookery Trail. It is one of my favorite spots at the Indiana Dunes National Park. The best time of the year to hike along this trail is spring because of the…
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Bare and Exposed
One fallen petal left the inside of magnolia blossom bare and exposed at Ogden Gardens – Valparaiso, Indiana. A perfect set=up for me to click a few macro shots and I took advantage of it, of course! The magnolia blossoms won’t last too much longer so I’ve got to capture them as often as possible…
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Holding On
Fragile and minuscule dewdrops, holding on for as long as possible before a breeze tossed them down to the ground. When I come across this type of scene, I quickly grab my camera and then find myself holding my breath as I focus and whisper, “Hold on a few seconds longer, please. Just try to…
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Cry of Pain
Ouch! A cry of pain can be caused by pins and needles in the cactus garden at the University of Michigan’s Matthaei Botanical Gardens. The cacti are lovely but don’t get too close. You’ve been warned.
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Patterns in Nature
Patterns in nature are anything but surly. In fact, I find them just the opposite of ugly or glum. Many of nature’s stencils are bright, cheerful, and pleasant. Other patterns may be presented in a quieter or gentler fashion but they are just as refined. Fandango’s One Word Challenge – Surly
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Showing Off
Macro Monday Magnolia blossoms are showing off a dazzling of spring through their splendid details at Ogden Gardens in Valparaiso, Indiana. Ragtag Daily Prompt – Splendid
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Spring Buds Along the Trail
Oh, the joy of finally seeing spring buds along the trail at Tolleston Dunes – Indiana Dunes National Park. This lollipop trail of about 3 miles in length, goes up and over a forested sand dune but is not very difficult. Click here for more scenes from the Indiana Dunes National Park. Cee’s Midweek Macro…
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Moments of Radiance
Moments of Radiance in Nature Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #244 – Glowing Moments
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Christ Has Risen
“He is not here, but has risen. Remember how I told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men and be crucified and on the third day rise.” Luke 24:6-7
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From Bud to Bloom
Gardenia – from bud to bloom at Chicago’s LIncoln Park Conservatory. Flower of the Day
