Nature Last Weeks Insects at the Nature Preserve

Last Weeks Insects at the Nature Preserve · **3 Likes**

In a few visits to the nature preserve, there were very few critters active, however, there were some insects. Seven images.

**rhanz** · 08-22-2022, 05:47 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MikeNArk

In a few visits to the nature preserve, there were very few critters active, however, there were some insects. Seven images.

Nice pictures and very sharp, all with nice background blur.

**ToddK** · 08-23-2022, 05:03 AM - **1 Like**

All are very good captures with really good focus and vivid colors. That first bumblebee shot is my favorite. I like the shine off of its eye, and the leaf that curves up behind it.

**eaglem** · 08-23-2022, 07:09 AM - **1 Like**

You've been a busy boy, great shots

**MikeNArk** · 08-23-2022, 10:04 AM

Originally posted by rhanz

Nice pictures and very sharp, all with nice background blur.

Thank you. Like other folks in this forum, I like taking shots of dragonflies, bees and other insects. I'm still using the Sigma 135-400 for most of these images and it seems to give good results.

---------- Post added 08-23-22 at 10:09 AM ----------

Originally posted by ToddK

All are very good captures with really good focus and vivid colors. That first bumblebee shot is my favorite. I like the shine off of its eye, and the leaf that curves up behind it.

Thanks, Todd. After viewing some of your shots, I hesitated in posting these but decided that the were OK. Thanks for you comments. I liked that shine, also.

---------- Post added 08-23-22 at 10:11 AM ----------

Originally posted by eaglem

You've been a busy boy, great shots

Thank you very much. Some of my visits to this place are brief stops on the way to grab groceries or gas. I can usually find something of interest while there.

gatorguy · 08-23-2022, 10:15 AM

Originally posted by MikeNArk

Thank you very much. Some of my visits to this place are brief stops on the way to grab groceries or gas. I can usually find something of interest while there.

Hendrix Creek? Arkansas?

**MikeNArk** · 08-23-2022, 11:07 AM

Originally posted by gatorguy

Hendrix Creek? Arkansas?

This small nature preserve was created by Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas as part of Hendrix Village. Hendrix College developed this area using an endowment fund. The Village includes residential housing, row houses and some shopping and dining areas. The preserve has a pond fed by a creek which runs through Conway, a recreation area, a walking trail and a wooded area. Parts of it are right off Interstate 40 which runs through Conway. Probably too much information. Thanks for asking.

gatorguy · 08-23-2022, 11:15 AM

Originally posted by MikeNArk

This small nature preserve was created by Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas as part of Hendrix Village. Hendrix College developed this area using an endowment fund. The Village includes residential housing, row houses and some shopping and dining areas. The preserve has a pond fed by a creek which runs through Conway, a recreation area, a walking trail and a wooded area. Parts of it are right off Interstate 40 which runs through Conway. Probably too much information. Thanks for asking.

No, not too much at all! It looks like a well-kept and vibrant preserve. You're lucky to have it nearby.

**angkymac** · 08-23-2022, 07:16 PM

Those first three shots of the dragonfly and the spike of blue flowers really catches my eye.
Color coordinated.
And I found it interesting--your story about how this preserve came about through the Hendrix College.
Angky

**MikeNArk** · 08-23-2022, 07:58 PM

Originally posted by angkymac

Those first three shots of the dragonfly and the spike of blue flowers really catches my eye.
Color coordinated.
And I found it interesting--your story about how this preserve came about through the Hendrix College.
Angky

Thank you, Angky. I do like to catch the dragonflies on these flowers. They add more color to the images.
Hendrix College is rated as the top academic college in Arkansas. It is a private college and fairly expensive to attend. It has athletic teams, but offers no athletic scholarships. All scholarships at this college are based academic achievements. As I recall, the college received a large endowment from a private donor which led to the creation of the Hendrix Village, which also includes the nature preserve.

**Tonytee** · 08-23-2022, 08:54 PM - **1 Like**

Excellent wildlife series. Thanks a million for the treat.

Tony

**MikeNArk** · 08-24-2022, 07:44 AM

Originally posted by Tonytee

Excellent wildlife series. Thanks a million for the treat.

Tony

Thanks, Tony. I am glad that you enjoyed viewing them.

**phx.david** · 08-24-2022, 05:58 PM

Must have missed these while preparing and traveling. I really like all of them. The colors of the flowers with the various insects is really nice.

**MikeNArk** · 08-24-2022, 06:20 PM

Originally posted by phx.david

Must have missed these while preparing and traveling. I really like all of them. The colors of the flowers with the various insects is really nice.

Thanks much. Those flowers do add a lot to photos at this site and they also attract many types of insects. I'm glad you like them. We all get busy at times, school volleyball season has started here and we are likely to be going to games twice a week to watch our granddaughter play.

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08-22-2022, 05:47 PM - 1 Like	#2
rhanz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,958	Originally posted by MikeNArk In a few visits to the nature preserve, there were very few critters active, however, there were some insects. Seven images. Nice pictures and very sharp, all with nice background blur.

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ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,529	All are very good captures with really good focus and vivid colors. That first bumblebee shot is my favorite. I like the shine off of its eye, and the leaf that curves up behind it.

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eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,140	You've been a busy boy, great shots

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MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,097 Original Poster	Originally posted by rhanz Nice pictures and very sharp, all with nice background blur. Thank you. Like other folks in this forum, I like taking shots of dragonflies, bees and other insects. I'm still using the Sigma 135-400 for most of these images and it seems to give good results. ---------- Post added 08-23-22 at 10:09 AM ---------- Originally posted by ToddK All are very good captures with really good focus and vivid colors. That first bumblebee shot is my favorite. I like the shine off of its eye, and the leaf that curves up behind it. Thanks, Todd. After viewing some of your shots, I hesitated in posting these but decided that the were OK. Thanks for you comments. I liked that shine, also. ---------- Post added 08-23-22 at 10:11 AM ---------- Originally posted by eaglem You've been a busy boy, great shots Thank you very much. Some of my visits to this place are brief stops on the way to grab groceries or gas. I can usually find something of interest while there.

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gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	Originally posted by MikeNArk Thank you very much. Some of my visits to this place are brief stops on the way to grab groceries or gas. I can usually find something of interest while there. Hendrix Creek? Arkansas?

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MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,097 Original Poster	Originally posted by gatorguy Hendrix Creek? Arkansas? This small nature preserve was created by Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas as part of Hendrix Village. Hendrix College developed this area using an endowment fund. The Village includes residential housing, row houses and some shopping and dining areas. The preserve has a pond fed by a creek which runs through Conway, a recreation area, a walking trail and a wooded area. Parts of it are right off Interstate 40 which runs through Conway. Probably too much information. Thanks for asking.

08-23-2022, 11:15 AM	#8
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	Originally posted by MikeNArk This small nature preserve was created by Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas as part of Hendrix Village. Hendrix College developed this area using an endowment fund. The Village includes residential housing, row houses and some shopping and dining areas. The preserve has a pond fed by a creek which runs through Conway, a recreation area, a walking trail and a wooded area. Parts of it are right off Interstate 40 which runs through Conway. Probably too much information. Thanks for asking. No, not too much at all! It looks like a well-kept and vibrant preserve. You're lucky to have it nearby.

08-23-2022, 07:16 PM	#9
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,942	Those first three shots of the dragonfly and the spike of blue flowers really catches my eye. Color coordinated. And I found it interesting--your story about how this preserve came about through the Hendrix College. Angky

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MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,097 Original Poster	Originally posted by angkymac Those first three shots of the dragonfly and the spike of blue flowers really catches my eye. Color coordinated. And I found it interesting--your story about how this preserve came about through the Hendrix College. Angky Thank you, Angky. I do like to catch the dragonflies on these flowers. They add more color to the images. Hendrix College is rated as the top academic college in Arkansas. It is a private college and fairly expensive to attend. It has athletic teams, but offers no athletic scholarships. All scholarships at this college are based academic achievements. As I recall, the college received a large endowment from a private donor which led to the creation of the Hendrix Village, which also includes the nature preserve.

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Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,446	Excellent wildlife series. Thanks a million for the treat. Tony

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MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,097 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tonytee Excellent wildlife series. Thanks a million for the treat. Tony Thanks, Tony. I am glad that you enjoyed viewing them.

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phx.david Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,611	Must have missed these while preparing and traveling. I really like all of them. The colors of the flowers with the various insects is really nice.

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MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,097 Original Poster	Originally posted by phx.david Must have missed these while preparing and traveling. I really like all of them. The colors of the flowers with the various insects is really nice. Thanks much. Those flowers do add a lot to photos at this site and they also attract many types of insects. I'm glad you like them. We all get busy at times, school volleyball season has started here and we are likely to be going to games twice a week to watch our granddaughter play.

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