The Scarlet Pimpernel is a ground cover growing only about four inches tall. The Salmon colored flowers are fairly non-descript when seen from a human perspective. But boy was I surprised when I took one and put it under the microscope!
55mm lens attached to a bellows.
Always thought Milkweed bugs were kind of comical, they often will hide, than come and poke their heads out to see if you are still there. 105 Micro Nikkor
While Photographing the Deptford pink Flower, I saw this very tiny, about 1/2in. long, Grasshopper sitting on a very hairy leaf. As soon as I saw it I knew it had to be the next focus of my attention. 50mm reversed lens.
Deptford Pink is one of those delicate tiny wildflowers that often goes unnoticed. The flower is usually less than 1/2 in. wide and is found at the top of a tall thin almost grass like plant. Always one of my favorite wildflowers.
Photo taken with a reversed 50mm lens.
I have always been fascinated with Hoverflies. If you sit by some flowers long enough, you will see several species of Hoverflies darting around and hovering before they gently come to rest. They will often land on an extended finger if you stay still long enough.
A very beautiful Garter Snake was being harassed by one of my cats. Good thing too, or I never would have known it was there. It stayed really still, so I got a bunch of shots off form different angles and was able to get really close without spooking it.
