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katydid nymph on peony petals

ladybug under a daisy petal

Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand--These weaver ants are bending a leaf in order to build a nest by glueing leaves together with their siliva.

Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand

You ought to know by now

Love is the look in my eye

Lovin' the way you smile

When I say

Don't you think you should know by now?...

-Angela Bofill

Taken at: Pinoy Macro EB - Ninoy Aquino Wildlife Park

July 4, 09

series #14

Explored - Jul 22, 2009

hoverfly on astilbe in ana's garden

fruit fly in a burgundy morning glory

Close your eyes, give me your hand, darling

Do you feel my heart beating, do you understand?

Do you feel the same, am I only dreaming?

Is this burning an eternal flame?

on runway three, Mr. Bee!

Hope y'all had a wonderful week! I'm starting my week-long staycation rather "soggily". Yup, it's really raining up here in Seattle. Oh well, maybe I can take some nice droplet shots! I'll be playing Mr. Mom for a week, so wish me luck! Of course, you'll see lots of pics of Miss Syd soon! Have a great Saturday, my friends!

Cellar Spider ! Leiobunum (Harvestman)

leaf hopper and ladybug on rugosa rose leaves

this perry street cherry tree is often one of my first posts of any new photoshooting season. finally, a beautiful spring day and the blossoms were out.

hoverfly in an interesting striped lavender flower in the watson street garden

aphids on a poppy stem

The Penny Experiment: Do you know how many drops of water can fit on top of a penny? You might be surprised!! Get a penny, an eye dropper and some water and find out!

Realize that true happiness lies within you. Waste no time and effort searching for peace and contentment and joy in the world outside. Remember that there is no happiness in having or in getting, but only in giving. Reach out. Share. Smile. Hug. Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself.

~ Og Mandino

red aphid on a rudbeckia petal

wasp curled up with a good stamen in the front flower pot

Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand

those are my tears,

let them stay,

don't wipe them dry.

for they remind me of

how i cried heaven and earth

for our lost love.

Baguio 2007.

hoverfly in astilbe in Ana's garden

spotted oleander caterpillar moth on a beautiful pink dominican flower, in Puerto Plata, DR

The vibrant mushroom soon crumbles and reunites with the detritus of the forest floor.

In Nachbars Garten, natürliche Schwarz Weiß, bzw. B&W

Das Bild ist fast so aus der Kamera gekommen.

Whetstone Park of Roses - Clintonville,Ohio

Walking along the path, I spot

puffy white orb-

A Dandelion

a weed

Infinitely more beautiful than its

grassy fellows

endless, identical

To Me

I feel akin to this fluffy oddball

I am drawn

childlike

I grasp the delicate stem,

Bringing it near to my lips

Make a Wish

a prayer.

I wish for peace,

in the world

in my heart

I wish for love,

true love

I wish for direction,

hope

I blow with all my breath

wish with all my being-

Disperse

miniature white parachutes.

In my mind-

I Too

Detach

in a million different directions,

I Am

the hopes

the dreams

the prayers

the wishes

of a world

a generation;

my peers

my family

Myself-

I Am Blown.

Carried by a passing breeze

soft, gentle then-

Grabbed by a far more violent gust

I fall

tumble

rise

twist

Change directions.

I have traveled far-

have far yet to travel

not sure how far

I Am Not Lost-

just searching

for a purpose

a reason

an answer

a place to land

to stay-

To Take Root.

By Jennifer K. Keane

Macro created with raynox dcr-250

Here's another one of my uncooperative friends from the other day. I spent a good 10 to 20 minutes chasing this guy around the tree, he just wouldn't sit still. I didn't want to miss the opportunity as it is the first time I've ever seen one of these guys.

He was either shy, or just being a tease as not once did he look at the camera. They are usually more than willing to stare down the barrel for you, but nooooo, not today! I don't think I smelt that bad! :p

I think I was at 2x magnification with this one, it could have been a little less.

Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand

ladybug on tiger lily

German wasp

eastern tailed-blue butterfly on rudbeckia in a favorite cambridgeport garden. this small gorgeous butterfly kept my attention and i got a number of great shots in a 15-30 minute period late this morning. first time i remember seeing this type of butterfly.