This bird must have felt like King Kong on top of the Empire State building as he keeps a wary eye on the bees that were buzzing around the top of the tree in circles.
A Monarch butterfly feeds on a dandelion in the high desert. I liked how the background came out in this shot.
Sometimes I like to play with images, as with this shot of a butterfly in a field. I like the way the colors came out together as well as the bird bite that the butterfly survived on it’s right wing.
A wasp takes an early morning stroll. I really liked the colors and the little ball of light that looks a bit like the moon as the wasp passes over it.
Even in the most remote parts of central Nevada you will find butterflies. I spotted these while hiking along trails near Eureka, Nevada. I felt that the colors of the flowers and butterflies against the desert rock was beautiful.
A black widow hangs in it’s web in Virginia City, Nevada. I like the orange background against the black coloring of the widow. If you look closely, you can see my reflection taking the photo in the light on the spiders backside.
Two Dragonflies are reflected in the water as they fly above during courtship.
A Dragonfly spreads it’s red wings while resting on a branch. I really liked the colors in this photo.
Two dragonflies attached during courtship, leave a ripple effect upon the water as they lay eggs. Hard to get a good shot as they dart around the reservoir at Rye Patch in Nevada.
A yellow and black wasp is perched on a white wooden surface. It casts a noticeable shadow due to the bright lighting, highlighting its detailed form and the texture of the surface on which it rests.
A butterfly rests on a rock surrounded by small purple flowers and green foliage. The scene includes a mix of earth tones from the rocks and the vibrant colors of the flowers.
A large hornet’s nest is surrounded by lush green leaves and budding fruits on a tree branch. The sunlight filters through the foliage, highlighting the intricate design of the nest.
A white praying mantis starting to turn green, with long antennae stands on a weathered wooden surface. The background is softly blurred, drawing attention to the detailed insect.