It’s a busy time of year out there for pollinators. This bumble bee was working the comfrey that’s growing wild near our woodshed.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro, ISO 800, f/3.3, 1/2000″ 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.
This fine little damselfly was on duty by the pond today.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm lens, ISO 800, f/8, 1/320″ exposure
An unidentified insect surveys our ornamental garden from its vantage point on a rain soaked iris. I especially like the tiny bead of water on the bug’s back.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm lens, ISO 1250, f/4.2, 1/250″ exposure
The asters are blooming in our front field and the bees and flies are enjoying them. Catching these quick flying guys is a challenge!
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro lens, ISO 800, f/4.2, 1/4000″ exposure.
Sorry ’bout the alliteration… couldn’t resist. Back in macro-land here and bug hunting in our front field.
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm lens, ISO 800, f/8, 1/500″ exposure.
A Japanese beetle hides out on a vine that stretches along the top of our lower veggie garden fence.
Nikon D600, Nikon 50mm lens, ISO 500, f/2.2, 1/2500″ exposure.
Here’s another example of macro photography showing you something that you otherwise wouldn’t see. This soldier fly was busy sipping on the tiny flowerets of this grass seed head. I didn’t see the bright red mass on its side until I blew up the image. I’m still not sure what it is – whether it’s some kind of bladder for storing nectar or a parasite of some kind…
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm macro, ISO 800, f/8, 1/500″ exposure.
This as-yet-unidentified beetle waited very patiently on a pond side stalk of grass for me to get this shot. He’s a hansom fellow!
Nikon D600, Sigma 105mm lens, ISO 800, f//8, 1/250″.
John Hadden Photography 