Now you see me….

On August 23, 2016August 22, 2016 By Mike and Christy22 Comments

A Comma Butterfly playing a wonderful game of now you see me now you don’t. Photographed along the rustlers gulch trail in central Colorado.

Painted Brush

On August 15, 2016August 7, 2016 By Mike and Christy25 Comments

Painted Brush

Painted brush are just so cool. They are a companion on my yearly wanderings. In spring they are blooming in the deserts and foothills and they follow me along into the high mountains in the peak of summer. So many colors, the fuzz, and the shape, I just might have to post more as the summer progresses as every new photo becomes an old friend.

It’s a Pleasure to Meet You

On August 4, 2016 By Mike and Christy22 Comments

A Tri-Colored Bumble Bee getting acquainted with a Purple Coneflower. Although the introductions were awkward the date was a success.

Sipping Sweet Nectar

On August 1, 2016August 1, 2016 By Mike and Christy14 Comments

This little butterfly made a short visit to these small plants for just a quick sip of nectar. That tongue was digging deep but perfectly designed to do the job. Amazing.

Coneflower and Friends

On July 27, 2016August 7, 2016 By Mike and Christy22 Comments

From Bees to Beetles to Butterflies the humble coneflower befriends them all.

Several types of bees all in the same five minutes time. We counted over five.

Pollen sacks are getting full and it looks like it is time to return to the hive.

A smaller bee with long antenna.

Then along comes this beetle on an unopened bud.

It’s a bird?

On July 25, 2016July 25, 2016 By Mike and Christy23 Comments

Well almost as big as a small hummingbird. A White Lined Sphinx Moth working it’s way around the flowers for a quick sip of nectar. The length of that tongue is amazing.

…and by the way it is national moth week

Probing and Pollinating

On July 24, 2016July 24, 2016 By Mike and Christy42 Comments

Bugs and flowers go hand and hand. This little black and yellow guy was probing for nectar while doing a little polinating at the same time. One of the things that is fun about macro photography is getting a glimpse into a world you really can not see with the naked eye and all too often we forget that just because we can not see something it does not matter.

Mostly Sunny

On July 10, 2016July 10, 2016 By Mike and Christy14 Comments

A beautiful summer wildflower blooming up high in rustlers gulch outside of Crested Butte Colorado makes even a cloudy day appear to be full of sunshine.