Backyard
In the Pine Woods
Fourteen years ago I walked to a pine woods not far from our backyard. New construction was taking place. I wanted to get some images of the pine trees before they were cut down. Lots of other trees were removed as new streets and lots were installed. I am glad to say these pines are still there.
For the images of the tall pines, I wanted a different perspective. I chose a spot with a good view upward. Lying on my back, I shot about 10 pictures up into the trees. The images were overlaid so the trunks and branches were in good alignment. The end result was very close to how I saw it.
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Two Weeks of Baby Robins
We enjoyed watching this story unfold.
This American Robin nest had been occupied nearly two weeks before this photo was taken 31 July 2018. It was about 20 feet from my viewpoint. There were many photo opportunities in the days ahead.
31 Jul 2018
2 Aug 2018
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Bug Sex
Bug 1: OK. Now what are we supposed to do?
Bug 2: I don’t know!
Bug 1: You told me this was going to be fun. I’m not feeling it.
Bug 2: I thought it would be. Everyone else is doing it. Let’s see if we can fly.
Bug 1: Nope. I’m staying right here.
Mantis | Grasshopper Devoured
💢 Warning for the squeamish: This post is about insects eating each other.
Friends of ours live on an acreage several miles out of town which includes prairie, trees, a pond, and many kinds of wildlife. There are mantises and grasshoppers. One day, he found a mantis which captured a grasshopper and started to eat it. He recorded many photographs of the events to share with me. Here are but a few selected ones. It’s kind of gruesome. But, as Melanie has often said, “Hey, everybody has to eat.”
How I See It 