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Cheiracanthium Spider on the Peony
I had just cut the peony that had fallen over in the rain and was about to put it in a vase, when the beautiful Cheiracanthium spider came out of the petals to say hello. Click on him to get a better view of that wonderful face.
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The Inchworm
I saw this little inchworm drop from a leaf onto a branch and thought it might be a tent caterpillar, but when I got closer I could see he had that famous inchworm crawl – bend and stretch. I looked up what exactly is an inchworm and leaned it is a caterpillar in the…
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Photo Shoot with The Wonderful Black Male Jumping Spider
Take a close look and you will see the reflection of my macro lens in his four front eyes. Then he does a little dance and gives me his side view.
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The Groundhog in the Stairwell
I saw this little groundhog walk past the patio door this afternoon. I grabbed my camera and ran outside. He was caught in the breezeway as the little red gate was closed. Got his head stuck between the little slats in the gate. I went over to the gate and scared him so much…
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The Mute Swan
Yesterday I woke up early and got to John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge by 6:30. The mute swan was waiting for me and posed for many a photo. It was a good thing as I was using my new Nikon D850 and the only way I could process the photos was in Lightroom and/or…
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The Little Toad in the Grass
My friend Christian Hunhold came over today and graciously helped me process my first photograph in Photoshop. I am on a steep learning curve here folks, but I am determined to learn this new software. This little toad making his way from the pond to the woods is my inspiration. Keep your fingers crossed.
