I snapped this photo of a bee pulling out the flower petals to get to the nectar in the inner part of the thistle plant. I am sure there are technical names for each part of the plant. So, if I got them wrong I apologize.
I just loved watching the bees work.
Until next time…peace
I often hear, “it’s just a weed” or “it’s just a bug”. Despite their humble beginnings, I find everything in the natural world beautiful. I mean, don’t get me wrong, there a few critters that make me squeamish. Wild rats, did I mention rats? I know the irrational fear comes from reading too many history books about the plague.
My new nature series, Bridgeville Beauties highlights my finds in my area. The weeds, bugs, and critters of Michigan will be my area of focus.
Starting with the first one, the Buttonbush or Bush Willow is one of my favorite plants to photograph. Growing up to 12 feet, I generally find the white flowering bush near the creek line. The white flowers with spike-like yellow heads are oddly beautiful.
Attracting bees and hummingbirds, I find the Buttonbush to be a very beneficial “weed”.
Until next time…peace
An earlier conversation…
A friend asked, “What are you doing?”
My response, “Photographing bees.”
“No, seriously, what are you doing?”
“Photographing bees.”
Off from my porch, I have a Burdock plant in bloom. I know most people wonder why I let the “weed” grows so close to my house. The answer is simple. Photographing bees.
Until next time…peace
My mother’s maternal line comes from Ireland. So, it would only be right that I wish everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day.
I am hoping to erase one of my Bucket List items by visiting Ireland one day.
Until next time…peace
Right now on social media, the 7 days black and white challenge is extremely popular. I finally decided to participate. So this is the first photo from last night. I am not a big still life photography person. I would rather be outdoors. But once in a while, a creative mood hits me to try something different.
Challenge: 7 Days, 7 Black & White Photos, No humans, No explanations
Day 1
I could photograph dragonflies all day long. The tiny winged creatures hover and fly around my flowers. Of course, if I use my imagination, I can almost see fairies fluttering along the flowers.
Have a great day!
Until next time…peace
Today, May 8, 2017, is Iris Day. I love Irises. To me, an Iris is old fashion plant. I have the traditional purple ones in my yard. And, a couple multi-colors ones which I mixed in for color. After searching through my catalog, I want to plant more this year.
Until next time….peace
Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day.
I hope you were able to spend the day with loved ones.
Until next time….peace
“I believe the world is incomprehensibly beautiful-
an endless prospect of magic and wonder”
Ansel Adams
I was out walking around the backfield when I came across this young doe standing in the middle of the Queen’s Anne. The little fawn still has spots. I truly hope she grows more before the Michigan winter sets in.
Until next time…..peace
“We need to find God, and he cannot be found in noise and restlessness. God is the friend of silence. See how nature – trees, flowers, grass- grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence… We need silence to be able to touch souls.” Mother Teresa
Yesterday, I spent most of the afternoon photographing flowers. I had a new lens to play with…what else would I do? Today…well..it’s raining. So, I guess I should work on my book.
Until next time… peace.
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