Well, I first “met” this guy in early June. He’s a blue dasher (or Pachydiplax longipennis [please tell me I'm not the only immature one who snickered at that]) dragonfly. There are bugs that I hate- cockroaches, mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, giant tarantulas (IN this house- if they’re outside spiders don’t bother me) and lubbers.
Dragonflies are not among them. They’re the best weapon against mosquitoes, for one. They’re colorful and friendly- so pretty easy to photograph. The real reason I’m so fond of them, though? They look like they’re smiling! I honestly think they’re downright cute!
Anyway, this guy’s been around for a while- I’m fond of him. While taking these pictures, though, I noticed something- he had a BUG attached to him! Gross! Ugh! I wanted to flick that little dragonfly bloodsucker off, but, there’s no way I’m fast enough! I hope it doesn’t hurt him.
I mean, look at this face! I would miss him!
Be thankful that I didn’t post the close-ups of his hitchhiker (I think it’s a water mite). Blech.
Posted on July 28th, 2010 at 11:43 pm. 1 comment
This is one of the daisies Gabe helped me pot up for the porch this summer. It had a sad bloom when we bought it, and absolutely nothing since. Until this guy (and two BUDdies- har-har) popped up this past week. It sure is a fancy daisy!
Posted on July 15th, 2010 at 10:51 pm. 2 comments
I love how downright hairy plants look when you get good and close. 
Posted on April 13th, 2010 at 6:24 pm. 2 comments
Stringing up some sparkly glass beads and faux pearls for pictures- found a nice set of them for $5 (after coupon/sale) at Michael’s, we had a horrible time finding a cheap string of fakies, so I’m just doing it myself.
Posted on April 13th, 2010 at 6:23 pm. Add a comment
Finally got around to potting up some daisies! It feels like spring. A warmer than usual spring- but, spring.
Posted on April 13th, 2010 at 6:22 pm. Add a comment
Oil, water. Red food coloring. A macro lens and a flash. It’s almost a kaleidoscope.
Posted on April 13th, 2010 at 6:09 pm. Add a comment
Weeds. The only thing that’s still growing. At least this one is a tiny bit pretty. Come soon, spring.
Posted on February 24th, 2010 at 12:42 am. Add a comment
Thanks, Snoopy, for guarding Gwennie’s sore vaccine spot.
Posted on February 18th, 2010 at 8:13 pm. Add a comment
A haiku for a special nose pump.
Dearest snotsucker:
Big and blue, you suck boogers
better than the white.
And it is getting some heavy use this week. For the second time time in a month, both kids, sick. At least I haven’t caught it yet.
Posted on February 18th, 2010 at 7:26 pm. Add a comment
Another water drop experiment. So many fun shots from this time around!
Posted on February 13th, 2010 at 8:57 am. Add a comment
