Taking a closer look

Hmm...  should I?

A Bombus auricomus (black and gold bumblebee) flies in for a closer look at the pollen in this narcissus (daffodil).

p.s.  it decided against going in.

Revealing brushstrokes

Hand painted sign

The faded paint on this sign reveals where the sign painter used a fully loaded brush and where that brush was running short.

 

Update: a recent site visit reveals that this sign has been removed and the storefront is being renovated.

 

Solidago puparium

Goldenrod gall fly pupa inside a goldenrod gall

Cracking open the gall on a genus Solidago stalk reveals the Eurosta solidaginis pupa within.

 

Reflecting on a wall

An apparition in the shade

Sunlight reflected off a car hood onto a slightly shaded wall creates a collection of curves and patterns.