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!
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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.
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.
Oh Gail I am speechless you photos are stunning. Hug B
Gail I am one of those oddballs that prefers winter over summer any day :) I love the beauty found in winter.
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!
I can never get another of your macros and we appreciate your efforts to capture photos that please our eyes.
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.
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.
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.
Fantastic shots- all great macros. I hope your weather has improved.
I love macro, and thus all of your shots.
Just beautiful
I love macros, and yours are stunning!
I never tire of your photography - macro or other! These are fantastic!
Happy Monday to you, happy week!
I love your marco shots! They are beautiful!
Good eye!
Xo Keeping it thrifty
Beautiful! The second one is my favorite. At least it should be cooler out now!
They definitely belong in a book of "bugs." I can't get over your macro images!
I could NEVER get tired of you macro shots. They are wonderful. It is cold here in Portland, And I am loving it..
Hugs~
Thank you so much for suffering for your art. These shots are stunning!
Glad you are a quick learner and taking care of yourself!! LOVELY butterfly photos!! WOW!!
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.
i love the skipper shot!!
Fabulous detail in those photos Gail. The extra light did the trick there and I'm glad you didn't faint
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....
Thanks for suffering so I could see these pictures. :)
I prefer the hot weather over cold any day. Lovely images, Gail!
Awesome shots. Those little skippers have been really busy lately.
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!
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.
Such spectacular pictures Gail ! You captured nature at its finest :)
Wonderful...I would never ever tire of your macros.
just too yummy, they are brilliant!!
I love these, Gail. Just so gorgeous. Perfect, colourful macros.
STUNNING!
Wow, wow, wow!
I am having a serious envy attack. :)
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
Yay for hot pink pants!!!!! with Black!!!!!
Ok Gail --- this Monarch Butterfly made me gasp in AMAZEMENT!!! WOW!!!
Wow Gail you are back in such a beautiful way! So enjoyed all of your new posts! Bravo my dear lady, Great work.
Super photos. I'm so glad you survived the heat, though.
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. :)
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.
I love your macro shots. Keep 'em coming!
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! :)
How do you manage to get so many great shots time after time?! These are gorgeous, Gail!
Amazing macros of these beautiful insects!
These are stunning, Gail! And you'll never hear me say "not another macro" and I won't ever roll my eyes ;-)
Bugs, Flowers, and Heat, Oh My!
Super photos, Gail. Thank you for suffering so we could all enjoy the beauty!
The photos are beautiful!
Greetings, RW & SK
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