9/30/13

I had posted this today on Google Plus for a Macro Monday theme that had a sub-theme of "Furry".  You wouldn't normally think of a Sunflower as furry but it is always amazing to me the things that macro photography will bring out in nature.  When seen up close, the stem and leaves of a Sunflower are rather furry.  :-)

9/29/13

This is from late this spring, almost summer in Minnesota where these were just in bloom.  I think they have become one of my favorite spring flowers.  They are just so interesting looking.  The name is fairly appropriate due to the heart shape, Bleeding Hearts.

9/28/13

This is a beautiful sunset we had earlier this month.  We were walking late one day and I was able to capture this as we were heading back.  I loved how the sun was peaking through the layers and the color of the sky.

9/27/13

One evening as we were walking I was able to photograph some geese.  I liked the way the light was hitting them.  Thy were flying south but I don't think it was permanent as it hasn't really gotten cold here yet.

Remember you can always click the image for a larger version.

9/26/13

This is a macro image of the tiny blooms of a fresh mint plant we have growing outside the door to where I work.  

9/25/13

I normally don't name my photos, I have never been good with that.  This one I shared today on Google Plus and called it Mantis Kung Fu.  We were out walking one evening and this female Praying Mantis was trying to cross the road where a car was going to be coming shortly.  In trying to get the mantis to stay on the side of the road Darren would put his hand down to make it turn the other way.  One time he got a bit too close apparently and the Mantis puffed up and put out a claw at him so I had to get a shot of that.  Originally she had both claws out but I didn't get that, wish I did cause that was really a Kung Fu move!  :-)

9/24/13

These were some lovely white flowers I saw in Minnesota early this summer.  They were seen in 3 different variations, this white one, a light pink one and a dark pink.  They seemed to be on a shrub type plant.  Would love to know what they are.  Reminded me of honeysuckle but I'm not sure.  They were all quite lovely though.