Some of these were taken in my yard, and several in a local park.






that's the same ant on the same flower I posted earlier. Just a different shot




This spider wanted his time in the limelight

I swear that I'm not the one whom took his legs off

[little laker]

I've had these plucked out of me in the past


flower, or fireworks


And another insect after a quick meal

That's about it for today.

I'm heading out of town for a few days tomorrow, so I won't be posting any more pic's for a while.
I'll still check out the site though.

[rmtagg]

Stu, you got some really nice shots there

[mtnbearhug]

Stu,

That is quite the collection that you have assembled... They are all beautiful....even the ones with little intruders..

Of them all the first one is my favorite.. The color is very nice.. soft yet bright.. I also love flowers that unique and out of the norm... what kind is this one, do you know.. Great shot....

I also like the cactus, but wonder how the blossoms would look as a close up.. The blossoms of cactus's are always so pretty.. but if you try be careful you wouldn't want to get "plucked" again... that might leave a mark!!

Definately Fireworks... it just to bad these type only come in white.. it would be pretty cool if they came in colores..

Great shots Stu.. Always a joy to see your work.. thanks so much for sharin... Have a good time at your moms... Kim

[little laker]

Stu, you got some really nice shots there

Thanks Rosemary
It was a good day yesterday.

Stu,

That is quite the collection that you have assembled... They are all beautiful....even the ones with little intruders..

Of them all the first one is my favorite.. The color is very nice.. soft yet bright.. I also love flowers that unique and out of the norm... what kind is this one, do you know.. Great shot....

I also like the cactus, but wonder how the blossoms would look as a close up.. The blossoms of cactus's are always so pretty.. but if you try be careful you wouldn't want to get "plucked" again... that might leave a mark!!

Definately Fireworks... it just to bad these type only come in white.. it would be pretty cool if they came in colores..

Great shots Stu.. Always a joy to see your work.. thanks so much for sharin... Have a good time at your moms... Kim

Thanks Kim,

I really don't know what the first flower is. Hopefully someone else will know and tell us.
My landlady popped over today before I left, I wish that I would have asked her. It's looking like I'll be doing some family photographs for her soon, so if I remember I might ask her then

I will photograph that cactus again in the near future, and I might bring along a macro lens then.
I've had the needles in myself enough times where they just don't bother me anymore.
They really irritate your skin the first time you have one in you. But less and less each additional time.
They often get flung up while hiking in the deserts here.

I wanted to wish you lots of luck on Mondays interview as well

[roentarre]

The first 3 shots are the best ones! Really great composition

[daacon]

Looks like a good day in the valley there Stu - nice series

[jani]

i like the first one the most, looking sharp!