A lovely Two-spot Beetle crossing the road. He is about 4 inches in body length.
This little turtle was so small I could easily have closed him in my hand and he had such a happy, smiling face. :)
An Elegant Grasshopper having a meal on the flowers.
Nice shot of the grasshopper
ReplyDeleteis it called the elegant grasshopper?
Great photos but I love the smiling turtle best LOL. Diane
ReplyDeleteYou said about teaching the greco's about electric,
ReplyDeleteone person gets electricuted here in Luxor every week. so how do you expect me to teach an egyptian greco about it. put a sign up?
its like the old joke about the paint ....wet paint do not touch, some clown will touch it just to prove the sign is telling the truth or a lie.
I like that Turtle Joan very cute indeed :))
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a turtle with such a happy face before.
ReplyDeleteYou seem to live on the ground. I only head down there every now and then. I think I've only had the chance once before to get a pic of that grasshopper
ReplyDeleteLove the shot of the turtle... Flowers and turtles... Yeah!
ReplyDeleteYes Tony, it is called and Elegant Grasshopper. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Diane. He was so cute. :)
ReplyDeleteLOL!! That is a good story Tony. Some people just cannot resist. :)
ReplyDeleteWell at one stage I put up a sign which read "no take-aways". LOL!! Now I wonder why they seemed to ignore it? :)
Thanks Philip. I smile every time I see this picture. :)
ReplyDeleteMe neither Steve. Usually I find just the cross one of the snapping turtles. :)
ReplyDeleteYou should see me when I get home Jonker, I am usually filty dirty so I save all my old clothes for these occasions as sometimes I have to throw them away. :)
ReplyDeleteHello Mike. He is rather a cute, handsome fellow isn't he? :)
ReplyDeleteThe flowers are all beautiful, but I like the smiling turtle best. Surprised you didn't take it home for the aquarium.
ReplyDeleteI like your two spot beetle. And the grasshopper is cute as all get out. I took some pictures of a bug that flies and I never saw one before.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful turtle!
ReplyDeleteI love its small face!
I really like that beetle and turtle/tortoise.
ReplyDeleteI do not know if you are aware of software that compiles a blog into a book (with cover/contents etc). There are online links for the function and blogger is "partnered" with one of the software developers. If you get chance do some browsing. You have so many photographs and information to match - may be worthwhile to consider.
I REALLY wanted to Gaelyn. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Abe. Now what kind of bug is that I wonder? :) Tell me when you post it.
ReplyDeleteYour swallowtail pics are terrific and I left you a message as to the recipes.
Me too Andrea. It has to be the friendliest animal I have ever seen. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Zane.
ReplyDeleteThat is new to me but I will do some checking and see if I can find the software you are talking about as it seems like a great idea to me. Thanks for the info on it.
Turtles often look old. But this one looks very young. Not just because of its diminutive size, but more so because of the wet backside, and the facial expression of ignorant bliss. I expect it will be a lot of years before I can wet my bottom and smile about it.
ReplyDeleteCiao carissima Joan, lovely wild flower and I am in love of smile turtle
ReplyDeleteBuona giornata
Joan: I do love the little turtle the best, what a winner.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are stunning, Joan--always a pleasure to spend some time on your blog. Although, I appreciate all your work, the clarity of the insect images are the most amazing to me--like that two-spot beetle. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteBlogger sure is slow..Love the turtle and the grasshopper..I need to get out now that the insects are out and about....
ReplyDeleteLovely critters and flowers! That turtle really does look like it is smiling.
ReplyDeleteFunny that you should mention it Craver, but if you think about it, we seem to start and end our lives doing it. LOL!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sciarada. He was so cute and was walking along the road but stopped so I could take his picture. :)
ReplyDeleteAlmost good enough to be a header isn't he Tom? :)
ReplyDeleteIt is always wonderful to hear from you Mary (Florida). Thanks, this little camera of mine does okay for me.
ReplyDeleteToo many people on it Michelle. I look forward to seeing them of course.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary. It was marching along the road at a terrific pace but I wondered where it was off to as there is no water in the direction it was headed.
ReplyDeleteThe grasshopper is fantastic and the little turtle looks SO cute!
ReplyDeleteHe was so sweet I almost brought him home with me Jose. :)
ReplyDeleteExcellant pictures Joan, and I do love that little smiling turtle!
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Thanks Becky. Have you ever seen one with such a cute face? Most of them always look ready to bite your finger off. :)
ReplyDeleteI think the picture of the turtle is my new favourite picture of all time. You are right, the little guy sure does look happy. I didn't realize that turtles were so photogenic!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots Joan! Keep up the great work.
Thanks Nathan. This was just the cutest little thing and so tiny too. Maybe as he grows up he will loose his smile as us humans do.
ReplyDeleteJoan amazing collection, as always. Anna :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Anna. It is winter hre now and not much is around so I have to use older pictures to post. :)
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