River seen

 

Building across the river

 

We don't give out awards or points, but if we did, we would give them to whoever has a good / accurate description of how this image was made.

This topsy turvy river scene is presented as a relaxed view 3d stereograph.

 

Caution - do not step on cracks

 

A bridge to cross

 

Spending some time by the river at the end of the day is a great way to relax.

Before you ask, yes, I have been across and back - very carefully.

 

Cocooning for winter

 

Getting ready...

This  Lophocampa caryae (Hickory Tussock) moth is cocooning itself onto a board in preparation for overwintering.

 

 

...ready.

 

These three Hickory Tussock moths have cocooned themselves and are ready for the cold.  

 

Squash the spotted

 

on the sidewalk

 

on the fence

 

The bright red underwings of this one inch sized spotted insect were very obvious as it flew in to land nearby.  After posing for several photos, showing off its spots and patterns, it hopped away.  Looking up this bug revealed that it was a Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula), an invasive species that causes damage to fruit and nut crops.  The infestation is primarily in the mid-Atlantic and southern New England states and it is spreading.  The recommended action, when spotting a spotted lanternfly: "SQUASH: Kill the insect".

 

 

 

Sun dog in the clouds

 

Sun dog and halo in 3d

The clouds from a distant tropical storm do not prevent a sun dog and halo from being seen through their haze.

This parhelion is presented as a relaxed view 3d stereograph.