Three shimmering drops of rain line up along an iris leaf.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro lens, ISO 800, f/16, 1/200″ exposure.
Our first frost came right on schedule the other day. This dandelion head sported a crusting of crystals.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro lens, ISO 1250, f/18, 1/60″ exposure.
Ferns take on variegated coloration as they head towards fall.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm lens, ISO 1250, f/7.1, 1/1250″ exposure.
These tiny beads of dew were clinging to a low-slung spider’s web in the grass by the pond. I’d say the largest drops were smaller than half-a-millimeter.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro lens, ISO 800, f/16, 1/160″ exposure.
A solitary dew drop clings to the end of a blade of grass.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm lens, ISO 400, f/8, 1/400″ exposure
There were a lot of these tiny flies—maybe 4mm in length—buzzing about in our front field the other day. Try as I might, I can’t find an ID on this fellow. Anyone have an idea?
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm lens, ISO 1250, f/9, 1/1250″ exposure.
I followed this jumping spider through the grasses and ferns of our front field for quite some time before I could get this shot.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm lens, ISO 1250, f/11, 1/800″ exposure.
A clematis blossom by our back deck.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm lens, ISO 640, f/11, 1/640″ exposure
This fine little damselfly was on duty by the pond today.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm lens, ISO 800, f/8, 1/320″ exposure
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