Saturday, May 28, 2022

Taking a closer look


bumblebee and daffodil

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.


Monday, May 23, 2022

Revealing brushstrokes


faded myrtle sign

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.

 

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Solidago puparium



Goldenrod gall fly pupa

Goldenrod gall fly pupa inside a goldenrod gall


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



 

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Reflecting on a wall


Reflection off car hood

An apparition in the shade


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