Fresh New Life

 

Light spring rain didn't dampen the beauty of fresh new Japanese Maple leaves. A sign of renewal. 

 

Bug Life Via Kodachrome

Way back in the 90s I like to hunt insects with my camera.  Tripod, Nikon F4, lens 105mm macro, and used Kodachrome slide film.   Sometimes I would perch on a flower and just wait to see who/what showed up.   Above, I saw a spider on a thistle and just watched.... he/she was waiting for some unsuspecting pollen gatherer and this poor bee happened along.  Nature is sometimes brutal.  Below, this guy landed/crash landed vertically . 

Above and below; Common Sulfur getting a drink - above from a thistle, below from clover.  Much more gentle than above.   

 

Brief Garden Visit

Really quick.  I haven't been to Kauffman Gardens, 4801 Rockhill Road,  this year... but was nearby and           popped in.  Lovely as usual with a full complement of flowers and insects.  Very warm. 

 

Fleurs De Mai

The ants are ready for the grand openings  

                                All plants are in my neighbors' yards.  Grant and Melissa and Derek...
 

                                                                              Feral bird. 

Late Summer Blooms

Kauffman Memorial Gardens from a couple of weeks ago. 

Bugs And Blossoms

Went looking for tiny critters at Kauffman Memorial Gardens. 

 Above, hard to see...Praying Mantis left of center.