Caterpiller Adventure
This Baltimore Checkerspot caterpillar (Euphydryas phaeton) decided that a warm day in late spring was the time to explore the world.
Glowing Waters
A rivulet, lit by the spring sun, glows as it splashes down a set of jagged rocks.
Noisy Neighbor
Bullfrogs form a noisy part of the summer chorus, making it easy to tell if they are near. Despite their large size and large voice they are often hard to spot, since their colors match their surroundings well.
Shoreline Hunting
This sanderling was braving the waves of Lake Superior, and was happy to let me get a great picture colored by the setting sun.
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Weathered, fire burnt, sun scorched pine
Floating
These neon leaves fade quickly after falling, but offer a bright fringe to the water near shore.
Fall Contrast
Partly sunny days really make fall colors pop, with the clouds giving a contrast to the bright leaves.
Opportunity
This Emerald or Cuckoo Wasp was out hunting on the sunflowers that were attracting everything else.
Autumn Gold
The effects of evening lighting can be dramatic if used properly. These grasses would normally be hard to pick out in a photo, but are brought to high contrast detail by the backlighting from the sun.
Fall Hunter
This Yellow Legged Mud Dauber (Sceliphron caementarium) was one of the many insects harvesting nectar from the fall flowers.