I am always trying to get a good shot of the moon without much success. Seems like I am good at small, close-up stuff but not large, distant stuff. Maybe it is because I have a lousy lens? Anyway, this is about as good as it gets for me. :)
One night I was trying again and managed to get the leaves of a plant against its background which did not look too bad.
I have no idea what plant this is. It is small and almost like a ground cover but with very hairy leaves which the ants seem to love for some reason.
Poor little locust!! So shy and trying to hide away from me. I have an idea this might be a Desert Locust which are quite common here in our gardens and is of medium size.
This was the srtangest fungi I have seen. It does not have a stem at all so grows very close to the ground and reminded me of potatoes.
They grow as a family and these were almost hidden by the grass. The largest of them (below) is about 5 inches in diameter and very spongy.
This stinkbug has spent the whole winter inside my lounge against the wall and between the bricks. Even with me taking the camera close to it, there was no movement. The days are getting warmer so soon I expect it to move back outside.
One night I was trying again and managed to get the leaves of a plant against its background which did not look too bad.
I have no idea what plant this is. It is small and almost like a ground cover but with very hairy leaves which the ants seem to love for some reason.
Poor little locust!! So shy and trying to hide away from me. I have an idea this might be a Desert Locust which are quite common here in our gardens and is of medium size.
This was the srtangest fungi I have seen. It does not have a stem at all so grows very close to the ground and reminded me of potatoes.
They grow as a family and these were almost hidden by the grass. The largest of them (below) is about 5 inches in diameter and very spongy.
This stinkbug has spent the whole winter inside my lounge against the wall and between the bricks. Even with me taking the camera close to it, there was no movement. The days are getting warmer so soon I expect it to move back outside.
Oh your second shot of the moon is FANTASTIC! You cannot ask for better. I love it. And I always enjoy your close ups of flora and bugs that I should, but don't know that well. Have a wonderful day. Jo
ReplyDeleteall of these are really interesting to me. that fungi especaily. but that moon shot with the leaves is spetacular! and so is the sunrise coming up behind the trees on the side bar beside it.
ReplyDeleteI hate to tell you Joan but these strange plants are alien species from another galaxy. The plants are sent first to colonize, then the giant bugs will arrive later to take over.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jo. You have a good day too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra. I like both those pics too.
ReplyDeleteLOL!! I hate to be the bearer of bad tiding Ray but those big bugs have already arrived. :)
ReplyDeleteHello Joan thanks for your comments and for your photos.
ReplyDeleteJoan that picture of the plant against the moon is stunning. I tried to take a picture of the moon this morning as it looked interesting, but my camera cannot cope. Good job I can just delete!! Diane
ReplyDeleteThose moon shots are really not so bad. Some very unusual plants, hairy and spongy.
ReplyDeleteI really like the last shot.
ReplyDeleteWe could call it: "when art and nature meet each other"
And don't worry about the moon:it's very difficult to take a picture without a telescope...
ReplyDeleteI also tried many times...
At first I didn't realize the ant was walking on leaves and I thought those were hairy cacti! :-)
ReplyDeleteI've given up taking moon shots, wish mine were as good as yours! :-)
Super group Joan. I love the shot of the moon with the leaves. I must try that.
ReplyDeleteThat fungus looks like elephant poo. LOL
B.
Those moon shots are great, Joan! I really love the one with the leaves in front of it. :o) Hope you've had a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteGreat moon shot Joan! Always a joy to see your critters as well. I have a lovely spider for you when you get up so come over and take a look.
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Craig Glenn
You are welcome Juan. The photographs you take are really stunning.
ReplyDeleteThanks Diane. I keep on trying to get something decent too but without much luck. :)
ReplyDeleteLOL!! You should know by now all things I post are kind of weird Gaelyn. :)
ReplyDeleteHope you gave Mike the kiss and a hug for me? :)
You did not know I had that kind of talent did you Andrea. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are so right Andrea, yet I keep on trying but it does not get much better than this especially with just the 300mm. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a very funny plant Jose, more of the creeper kind and ery small too. Most unusual!!
ReplyDeleteWell you have to give me "A" for trying to get decent shots but I never succeed. LOL!!
LOL!! I thought it was cow poo at first Becky. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Krista. When I am in the bush, it is always a good weekend!! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks My Greatest Fan!! I will go and look at your lovely spider. There was one in my room the other night who was just about ready to eat me, it was HUGE and so aggressive. I found out it is poisonous too. Unfortunately it was too dark to get pictures of so I am hoping it will come back so I can catch it.:)
ReplyDeleteI like the shots of the moon. I can't get a decent one at all. I am getting to know the new house spider occupants. They seem to seek me out frequently...Michelle
ReplyDeleteThere was a huge one here again last night but I cannot catch it to take pictures ad it is a beauty.
ReplyDeleteI most certainly DID pass along your birthday kiss and hug to Mike.
ReplyDeleteLOL!! Thanks my friend!! :)
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