Labor Day Morning Parks
The Setting: You adventure to two different parks at sunrise. You search for birds. You find a lot of insects and other creatures as well. Life is all around you. You will not find it if you don’t get out into the world.
Category: Insects, Bugs, Spiders
Little Mulberry Sunrise
The Setting: You wake up before the sun rises. You take a trip to a park that always has interesting animals. You hope to find birds. You find even more. Creatures big and small can make a park alive for the hundreds of humans enjoying … Continue readingLittle Mulberry Sunrise
Alexander Park Lens Tests
The Setting: You stop by a park to try your hand at nature photos with a new lens. You observe a few familiar friends. You see a few new faces. You learn what works and what does not. Every trip can be an adventure, even … Continue readingAlexander Park Lens Tests
Searching for Spring 2026
The Setting: Pollen is everywhere. Surfaces are coated a tennis ball yellow. Flowers are blooming. Insects are emerging. Birds are courting. How frequently have you stopped to smell the roses? How often do you study the most intense details of the colorful world around you? … Continue readingSearching for Spring 2026
Backyard Bugs
The Setting: You venture in your backyard. You find insects, bugs, spiders and all manner of living creatures. Life is literally everywhere. Sometimes you find a more dramatic creature, such as a Chinese Mantis. Using a macro lens makes them larger than life. As one … Continue readingBackyard Bugs
Alexander Park Macro Photography
The Setting: Alexander Park is a popular location in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The park features a series of walking paths, playgrounds, and disc golf. Less studied are the brushy areas. Taking a macro lens, small insects often unseen were photographed. The small wonders of the … Continue readingAlexander Park Macro Photography
Little Mulberry Park
The Setting: A journey to a fairly large park. Nature was in abundance during the middle of spring. Insects, birds, reptiles, and rodents were everywhere. Flowers and fruits were flourishing. It was an incredibly peaceful time observing life. There were good textures to be found … Continue readingLittle Mulberry Park
Econ River Wilderness Area
The Setting: In the eastern part of Orlando, near the University of Central Florida, is the Econ River Wilderness Area. A looping walking path takes you through the typical scrub brush of central Florida. There are animals and foliage to encounter. Eventually you may find … Continue readingEcon River Wilderness Area