Insects
Dragonfly in the Green
Viera Wetlands, FL
5/7/2011 8:56:00 AM
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon 70-300mm AF-S 4.5-5.6
Exposure: 300mm f/8 1/500s ISO 400
This picture comes from one of my favorite little stops on my regular tour of the Wetlands. I settled in for an hour or so to just watch the dragonflies carryon their business. The vegetation provides a nice contrast and background color for this orange dragonfly.
Photo ID #: 17 DSC_5805
5/7/2011 8:56:00 AM
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon 70-300mm AF-S 4.5-5.6
Exposure: 300mm f/8 1/500s ISO 400
This picture comes from one of my favorite little stops on my regular tour of the Wetlands. I settled in for an hour or so to just watch the dragonflies carryon their business. The vegetation provides a nice contrast and background color for this orange dragonfly.
Photo ID #: 17 DSC_5805
Busy Bee
Viera Wetlands, FL
5/7/2011 8:37:00 AM
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon 70-300mm AF-S 4.5-5.6
Exposure: 300mm f/8 1/1500s ISO 400
I enjoy trying to capture insects in flight. Got lucky on this one. I had the camera on a tripod, kept an eye on the flower that was attracting some attention then fired away when this bee came visiting.
Photo ID #: 16 DSC_5757
5/7/2011 8:37:00 AM
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon 70-300mm AF-S 4.5-5.6
Exposure: 300mm f/8 1/1500s ISO 400
I enjoy trying to capture insects in flight. Got lucky on this one. I had the camera on a tripod, kept an eye on the flower that was attracting some attention then fired away when this bee came visiting.
Photo ID #: 16 DSC_5757
Perched Gulf Fritillary
Viera Wetlands, FL
10/15/2011 10:13:00 AM
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon 70-300mm AF-S 4.5-5.6
Exposure: 260mm f/8 1/250s ISO 200
Always trying to catch my prey. This Fritillary settled for a moment with flowers melding in the background.
Photo ID #: 6 DSC_8791_3
10/15/2011 10:13:00 AM
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon 70-300mm AF-S 4.5-5.6
Exposure: 260mm f/8 1/250s ISO 200
Always trying to catch my prey. This Fritillary settled for a moment with flowers melding in the background.
Photo ID #: 6 DSC_8791_3
Dragonfly on a Stick
Viera Wetlands, FL
7/3/2011 9:51:00 AM
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon 70-300mm AF-S 4.5-5.6
Exposure: 300mm f/8 1/500s ISO 200
It doesn't take much for a Dragonfly perch. I find it interesting that they often only use four of their six legs when they perch. The other two legs can be seen folded just behind their head.
Photo ID #: 19 DSC_7402
7/3/2011 9:51:00 AM
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon 70-300mm AF-S 4.5-5.6
Exposure: 300mm f/8 1/500s ISO 200
It doesn't take much for a Dragonfly perch. I find it interesting that they often only use four of their six legs when they perch. The other two legs can be seen folded just behind their head.
Photo ID #: 19 DSC_7402
Bee on a Flower
Bok Gardens, Lake Wales, FL
2/6/2012 2:23:00 PM
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon 85mm DX AD-S Micro 3.5
Exposure: 85MM f/5.6 1/1500S ISO 400
While enjoying the Bok Gardens we came across a bee on his business.
Photo ID #: 46 DSC_9251
2/6/2012 2:23:00 PM
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon 85mm DX AD-S Micro 3.5
Exposure: 85MM f/5.6 1/1500S ISO 400
While enjoying the Bok Gardens we came across a bee on his business.
Photo ID #: 46 DSC_9251
St. Sebastian River Preserve, Fellsmere, FL
8/28/2011 7:11:00 PM
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon 70-300mm AF-S 4.5-5.6
Exposure: 300mm f/8 1/200s ISO 800
Late in the day and the sun is almost gone. I came across the monarch flittering about during a walk. The monarch settled and I was able to capture this image.
Photo ID #: 5 DSC_8039
8/28/2011 7:11:00 PM
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon 70-300mm AF-S 4.5-5.6
Exposure: 300mm f/8 1/200s ISO 800
Late in the day and the sun is almost gone. I came across the monarch flittering about during a walk. The monarch settled and I was able to capture this image.
Photo ID #: 5 DSC_8039
Viera Wetlands, FL
6/3/2011 6:57:00 PM
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon 70-300mm AF-S 4.5-5.6
Exposure: 300mm f/5.6 1/750s ISO 400
This came from one of my sit-down sessions at the wetlands. Spread a little blanket, settle in, and wait for the dragonflies to perch. This was close to sundown so I was able to capture some of the late day colors in the background vegetation.
Photo ID #: 18 DSC_6405
6/3/2011 6:57:00 PM
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon 70-300mm AF-S 4.5-5.6
Exposure: 300mm f/5.6 1/750s ISO 400
This came from one of my sit-down sessions at the wetlands. Spread a little blanket, settle in, and wait for the dragonflies to perch. This was close to sundown so I was able to capture some of the late day colors in the background vegetation.
Photo ID #: 18 DSC_6405