We had a hot and dry summer. That’s something these little guys don’t like. At least the dry part. They thrive on humidity.
So once again the opportunities were limited. And… this little guy was hanging on in a spot where I had no other angles, just this.
I’ll take it. The last one I saw was on my trash can… couldn’t bring myself to get the camera. I do have standards.
Specs; OM-1 (1), Olympus 40-150r, Godox iT32 flash, Lightroom.
When I took these shots I didn’t know what to expect. They are heavily cropped. I think they’re interesting. What surprised me more than the Skipper or Wasp was the pollen spread all across the flower, and guests.
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This Carolina Anole was young, and small. That means a good place to hide/rest is a necessity. A big leaf works fine. The world is filled with things that would consider him a snack.
Specs; OM-1 (1), OM 12-100, Lightroom, Topaz.
I assumed these were all the same Anole. Now as I look at each image closer it’s at least two, but maybe three different critters. I see a few things on each lizard that’s a bit different.
However, it really doesn’t matter. We have little critters climbing around in a jungle (to them). Fun shots, to take and see.
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A few years ago a neighbor made a plant box for Ellen. Not quite a meter long it fit nicely under all the big vines. Now the whole area is thick and you can barely tell there is anything other than large plants on that jungle.
The Anole have taken to coming out from hiding and getting sun on the old wood sides now.
Looking straight down on her. This is how I first spotted her.
These didn’t come out anything like I thought they would.
It was early evening, not near as dark as these look. I had just shot the newest crop of Moon Flowers and was now looking for little green guys. The loud ‘buzz’ told me a Hummingbird was in front of me.
I grabbed a few shots and waited for her to finish (they do everything at lightning speed).
This Bee has been around the house all summer. So far these are the only decent shots I’ve managed to get. I don’t know much about them but they look fierce. I’m not getting much closer.
I read comments on someones macro insect images, don’t remember who, but they made a point of mentioning how shiny the shells were. Looking at these they were right! Massive eyes too.
Specs; OM-1 (1), OM 12-100, Lightroom.
A god example of a full adult Carolina Anole. A bit more ‘meat on his bones’ and the rings around his eyes are vivid colors, most a shade of blue.
The only way I know to determine sex is a dorsal fin shaped pattern running down the back. A dorsal ID’s as a female (I’ve read).
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Specs; OM-1 (1), OM 12-200, Lightroom., Topaz.
