Macro: Spider

Spider.  Nikon D200

19th September 2015

The weather was still today so I put a 100mm lens on extension tubes and broke out the tripod.

This spider very kindly stayed still for long enough to get a crisp exposure; or more likely, the flies were kind enough to wait before they flew into her web :)

A sight to make eyes sore

Ivy flower.  Canon S120

18th September 2015

Today while picking a few blackberries, I noticed that my eyes were starting to get a bit irritated.   I then noticed the bursting of the dreaded ivy flower.

The fly that had landed on the ivy heads does not seem to suffer from Ivy-fuelled hay-fever like I do!

Shades of White and Purple

Flowers, Canon S120

17th September 2015

The flowers in the living room are rather pretty at the moment; often bunches of flowers have shocks of colour, but these are far more subtle.

The many small petals give the appearance of a smooth gradation of colour, but really it is the petal density that gives the shading effects.

Black and Grey Rainy Day

Rain drops,  Nikon D200

16th September 2015

This morning was dry, but then there was a feint pitter-patter of rain.

The drops were big and very splatty; making lots of patches of random size with very wobbly edges.

It started to rain very heavily as I was taking pictures; good job the camera is weather sealed!

Peeling and Flaking

Bark.  Nikon D200

15th September 2015

The bark on the apple tree in the garden is often in a state of flux.  The top surface peels slowly over time, flaking away to leave smooth bare patches.

I wonder how many insects are going to take their chances over the winter on some of the looser flakes.

Dew Drip

Hawthorne.  Canon S120

14th September 2015

Although it was not raining by the time we walked back from the school, there was an appearance of 'very heavy dew'.

The Hawthorne bush was decidedly soggy.

Striped Naked

Orange.  Nikon D200

13th September 2015

Many fruits are soft and delicate with skins that are designed to be consumed.   Oranges are interesting in that as a fruit for a snack, we discard the peel, yet for preserving oranges, we discard the centre and store the peel!

I used to really enjoy a session of marmalade on buttered toast, but alas the high sugar content is a necessary evil for preservation.