Tag: macro
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Lingers On
After a light snowfall that quickly melted in the sunshine, an autumn leaf lingers on along the trails. Captured on November 6, 2023 at Moraine Nature Preserve in Valparaiso, Indiana Autumn Leaves
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Sweetness of Pollen
A fuzzy bee paused from buzzing from flower to flower to feed on the sweetness of pollen in a sunflower in Peg’s Garden at Meadowbrook Nature Preserve. Ragtag Daily Prompt – Feed
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Stages of Life
Two wildflowers in contrasting stages of life. Nature captured along the trails at the Indiana Dunes State Park. Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge – Contrasts
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Beyond the Open Gate
Inquisitive person that I am, whenever I see an open door or in this case a gate, I cannot resist walking through it to see what is beyond the open gate. This time, an opening at the fence around the Chellberg farmhouse led to a lovely garden where recent rain showers have led to a…
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A Slow Unfurling
A slow unfurling of sunflowers in the garden at Chellberg Farm – Indiana Dunes National Park. Ragtag Daily Prompt – Sunflower
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Never Grows Old
For me, the love of reading never grows old. As a kid, I remember looking forward to Saturdays. That was my day to ride the bus to the downtown library to check out as many books as I could carry. In today’s world, that fondness of books has not diminished but the things I read…
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Bird of Paradise
Since I have only seen Bird of Paradise flowers in conservatories or outdoors on our trips to Maui, I assumed they were native to Hawaii. I could not have been more wrong! Also known as a “crane flower”, the Bird of Paradise is native to South Africa. Oh, the learning is never ending, especially in…
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Never Before Seen
While strolling around Chicago’s Lincoln Park Conservatory this past weekend, we came across this never before seen by me orchid. It was tagged as genus – Bulbophyllum and species – Bulbophyllum gracillimum (Rolfe). A very knowledgeable volunteer informed me that it’s common and much easier name to remember is a wispy umbrella orchid. It is…
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Shining Light
Spent a wonderful weekend in Chicago. Clouds and wind overtook the day on Saturday but all that changed yesterday. The sunshine broke through and was impossible to miss. Even the flowers in the Lincoln Park Conservatory were enjoying the shining light. “The light shines in the darkness and the darkenss has not overcome it.” John…
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Over the Edge
Do you see it? A tiny ant, walking along the fringe of a petal with one leg over the edge. It obviously has a lot better balance than I do. Gravity usually overtakes me whenever I am on the verge of tottering.
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Hovering in the Garden
I posted the color version of this image early last year. As I was scrolling through my library, I decided to try this one in black & white. Click here for a glimpse of this sunflower and bee in bright colors. I am curious to know what you think of the two. Do you like…
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Along the Texas Trails
Since my hubby had to attend his annual training at Flight Safety this month, as a good wife I felt compelled to tag along. He got to sit in class for two days and in a simulator for three days while I forced myself to enjoy an early spring along the Texas trails in the…
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Faces in the Garden
Just spent a week in Texas and found some fascinating faces in the garden at the annual Fort Worth Botanic Gardens Orchid Show. Captivating features, don’t you think? Flower of the Day
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Moments of Solitude
Being an extreme introvert, moments of solitude and alone time are a must for me. It is probably of the main reason that I enjoy early morning hikes while photographing in the quietness of the day. Lens-Artists Photography Challenge #238 – Alone Time
