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    Bugs and Things…

    I think it’s awesome to get a good picture of a bug. They’re challenging, for the most part, especially the flying insects. I’ve already blogged a bit about bees and I hate to be repetitious but here are some of my favorites although some aren’t really artistic or anything, they’re bugs after all. I found this tiny guy sitting down to a snack on one of our flowers in the back yard. He’s tiny and would sit happily on the tip of a ballpoint pen but lookes…

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    Has Its Thorn…

    I believe since I made the post with the giant thorns from the rose bush I decided to post my favorite from when the bush was blooming one cloudy, rainy morning. Somehow makes the pain of being stuck a little worth it when you see this bush bloom. While crawling around the gardern I spied some things you may not want in your flower bed. I like bugs as well and will do a post on them soon – but this little guy wasn’t bashful about eating…

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    The Little Things…

    Thanks to the Blogging Challenge I got a chance to learn some amazing things. Also how important the little things are. Nature is a wonderful thing and alot of us take it for granted. And if you have animals it’s your responsibility to take care of them. Which brings me to an insect that fascinates, yet scares me to death sometimes (allergies, you know). Yes. BEES! They are so important to keeping things going and actually fun to watch (as long as you have a long lens…

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    Learn to Be Still…

    I was walking back in to my office after lunch and just happened to look up at the sky. Right about then a breeze came up and whispered “slow down”. I then began to try and remember the last time I went walking or just sat in the grass and just wondered. I remember being young and looking up at the clouds, just watching, for hours. Not really thinking of anything. I miss those carefree days. I also miss just walking around away from all of the…

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    Dragonflies…

    I love dragonflies. There are so many varieties and they are so photogenic. They also eat alot of mosquitos. Image Copyright © 2009, Barrett Photo Art There are 5,000 different species of Dragonfly (Odonata)  with 450 different species in North America and a good website to visit regarding dragonflies would be the Digital Dragonfly Museum Image Copyright © 2009, Barrett Photo Art Dragonflies and damselflies are fun to watch (If you like bugs I guess) and I know people who collect them. I mean, some folks have…