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Monday, October 7, 2013

Happy Monday!

Independence Park in Baton Rouge has been my "go-to" place this summer for flowers and insects. I know you're rolling your eyes and saying "Not another macro post!" Well, I suffered to get these shots, so I'm sharing. How did I suffer, you ask? With temperatures in the mid-90s (fahrenheit) and a "feels like" temp of 100+, let's just say it brought back nightmarish memories of summers in Texas. I went out with my camera every other day, staying about an hour at a time because one day I over-stayed and almost fainted. I'm brown as a raisin, though!






Hope everyone has a fabulous week!

47 comments:

  1. Hootin AnniOctober 7, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    Beautiful!!! Yep, I know about those Texas summers...but, I'd prefer the extraordinary heat of summer to the blizzard/white-outs of Colorado winters any ol' day.

    That top image, is that a Duranta blossom? Pretty purple.

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  2. Kittie HowardOctober 7, 2013 at 6:52 AM

    Your photos are always a gorgeous treat, Gail. But the verdict's long been in: Hot LA temps are better than shoveling my VA driveway.

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  3. Buttons ThoughtsOctober 7, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    Oh Gail I am speechless you photos are stunning. Hug B

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  4. Optimistic ExistentialistOctober 7, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Gail I am one of those oddballs that prefers winter over summer any day :) I love the beauty found in winter.

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  5. StephanieOctober 7, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    I am a Winter gal - I love the snow :) Gail, your photos are so incredible to look at! I feel like I am right there. Thank you for sharing such beauty with us. Hugs to you!

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  6. Tammy@Simple Southern HappinessOctober 7, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    I can never get another of your macros and we appreciate your efforts to capture photos that please our eyes.

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  7. Linda at To Behold The BeautyOctober 7, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous, every one! I don't know what that critter is in the 2nd shot, but it's a great macro. The Monarch butterfly (I think that's what it is anyway) steals the show today, though.

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  8. Chatty CroneOctober 7, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Those photos are awesome - it looks like you caught them eating the nectar. I think so anyway. I would take heat rather than a blizzard - but neither one is my favorite.

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  9. Chatty CroneOctober 7, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Those photos are awesome - it looks like you caught them eating the nectar. I think so anyway. I would take heat rather than a blizzard - but neither one is my favorite.

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  10. Coloring Outside the LinesOctober 7, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Fantastic shots- all great macros. I hope your weather has improved.

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  11. rainfield61October 7, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    I love macro, and thus all of your shots.

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  12. DonnaOctober 7, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    Just beautiful

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  13. KarenOctober 7, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    I love macros, and yours are stunning!

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  14. hootnonnyOctober 7, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    I never tire of your photography - macro or other! These are fantastic!
    Happy Monday to you, happy week!

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  15. KristenOctober 7, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    I love your marco shots! They are beautiful!

    Good eye!
    Xo Keeping it thrifty

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  16. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmOctober 7, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    Beautiful! The second one is my favorite. At least it should be cooler out now!

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  17. Evelyn S.October 7, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    They definitely belong in a book of "bugs." I can't get over your macro images!

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  18. UnknownOctober 7, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    I could NEVER get tired of you macro shots. They are wonderful. It is cold here in Portland, And I am loving it..

    Hugs~

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  19. AnonymousOctober 7, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    Thank you so much for suffering for your art. These shots are stunning!

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  20. SuzanOctober 7, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    Glad you are a quick learner and taking care of yourself!! LOVELY butterfly photos!! WOW!!

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  21. Amy BurzeseOctober 7, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    You brave girl. I can't stand the heat. Staying an hour would have been the death of me. On to the subject: these are great macros. And I have almost identical shots of those little butterflies already in a post just waiting to publish. But, yours are much better than mine.

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  22. TexWisGirlOctober 7, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    i love the skipper shot!!

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  23. Phil SladeOctober 7, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    Fabulous detail in those photos Gail. The extra light did the trick there and I'm glad you didn't faint

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  24. NancyOctober 7, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    I am sorry you suffered in the heat to get these but the payoff is definitely worth it.....They are awesome...The details just blow my mind.....Girl, you are good....

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  25. Ruth HiebertOctober 7, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    Thanks for suffering so I could see these pictures. :)

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  26. eileeninmdOctober 7, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    I prefer the hot weather over cold any day. Lovely images, Gail!

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  27. AnonymousOctober 7, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    Awesome shots. Those little skippers have been really busy lately.

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  28. Kim StevensOctober 7, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    Just beautiful! A couple of days ago while at my nursery I got one of the skippers to go onto my hand. I was a little surprised as they are very skittish. They remind me of a fighter jet the way they hold their wings!

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  29. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentOctober 7, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    Gorgeous captures Gail, you really do macro so well! Maybe autumn will be kinder but then, there usually aren't as many insects and flowers around then either.

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  30. PallaviOctober 7, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    Such spectacular pictures Gail ! You captured nature at its finest :)

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  31. Sallie (FullTime-Life)October 7, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    Wonderful...I would never ever tire of your macros.

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  32. DeannaOctober 7, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    just too yummy, they are brilliant!!

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  33. HilaryOctober 7, 2013 at 11:51 PM

    I love these, Gail. Just so gorgeous. Perfect, colourful macros.

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  34. CarlettaOctober 8, 2013 at 12:55 AM

    STUNNING!
    Wow, wow, wow!
    I am having a serious envy attack. :)

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  35. Stewart MOctober 8, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    Great shots.

    I think we are going to have our first "leave the windows open" night of the spring here today - it seems it may get hot here as well!

    Stewart M - Melbourne

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  36. renae October 8, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Yay for hot pink pants!!!!! with Black!!!!!

    Ok Gail --- this Monarch Butterfly made me gasp in AMAZEMENT!!! WOW!!!

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  37. Rosemary AubutOctober 8, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Wow Gail you are back in such a beautiful way! So enjoyed all of your new posts! Bravo my dear lady, Great work.

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  38. EG CameraGirlOctober 8, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    Super photos. I'm so glad you survived the heat, though.

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  39. JoriOctober 8, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    Yay! You are back!!! I love your photo's. I have been gone for a while too. I'm excited to see your work again. :)

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  40. Brian KingOctober 8, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    The detail is just fantastic! As are the colors! Very impressive shots! I'm not a hot weather person so I know what you mean about the heat.

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  41. KathyOctober 8, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    I love your macro shots. Keep 'em coming!

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  42. AnonymousOctober 8, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    I will NEVER roll my eyes and say "Not another macro!" I love your macros. These are awesome. Thanks for your sacrifices to bring them to us! :)

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  43. TriciaOctober 8, 2013 at 10:01 PM

    How do you manage to get so many great shots time after time?! These are gorgeous, Gail!

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  44. UnknownOctober 9, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    Amazing macros of these beautiful insects!

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  45. Rosie GreyOctober 9, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    These are stunning, Gail! And you'll never hear me say "not another macro" and I won't ever roll my eyes ;-)

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  46. Wally JonesOctober 9, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    Bugs, Flowers, and Heat, Oh My!

    Super photos, Gail. Thank you for suffering so we could all enjoy the beauty!

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  47. Our photosOctober 10, 2013 at 12:21 AM

    The photos are beautiful!
    Greetings, RW & SK

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