Nature – Beautiful Photographs

Butterfly

Published on September 30, 2021 by Russell Smith5 Comments

As you can see, this poor Monarch has a seriously damaged wing. Amazingly, it was still able to fly. I didn’t see it go very high, but it was able to flit from blossom to blossom without any apparent trouble.

Mama Courmier’s Thursday Trios ~ September 23, 2021

Published on September 24, 2021 by Russell Smith2 Comments

Thursday Trios Challenge

Butterfly

Published on September 20, 2021 by Russell Smith3 Comments

Another Buckeye. This one was captured on September 18, 2021 in front of the Annapolis Branch Public Library. This photo is about twice its actual size. Given its size and the pristine condition of its wings, it has probably just emerged from its cocoon, also known as a chrysalis.

Spider & Its Web

Published on September 18, 2021 by Russell SmithLeave a comment

I’m not an expert on spiders, but I believe this is a corn spider.

Butterfly

Published on September 17, 2021 by Russell SmithLeave a comment

Ben’s Midweek Monochrome Challenge #68

Published on September 8, 2021 by Russell Smith5 Comments

Brashley Photography Midweek Monochrome Challenge #68

I’m fairly certain that these are horse bones. This photograph was taken in Southern Anne Arundel County, Maryland where there are many horse farms.

Ragtag Daily Prompt: Fog

Published on September 7, 2021 by Russell Smith4 Comments

Adriana was gliding smoothly on the water in the little skiff. She’d found it moored on edge of the reflecting pool. It was a pretty thing with white paint, festooned with small artificial blossoms. Although she’d never done it before, she found it easy to maneuver with the single, gilded paddle. “People at Court are about as genuine as these flowers.” She giggled.

“Ho there!” She heard the voice before she saw its source. It was difficult to discern the other edge of the pool because of the morning fog.

“It’s only le comte des Deux Chats, but you may call me GarGar.”