Plus, it's absolutely tipping it down here at the mo, so the sunshine in most of these pictures is a welcome respite.
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| This gigantic bumblebee is gulping down nectar from an Erysimum 'Bowles's Mauve' |
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| An emperor dragonfly taking a break on some catnip |
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| Ah, Cedplop. Come to ruin another batch of photos. And I see you've roped Ming into this little effort, too! |
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| A hummingbird hawkmoth sipping nectar |
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| Close up, the hummingbird hawkmoth really does look like its namesake |
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| A flock of long-tailed tits having breakfast |
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| These two long-tailed tit photos were taken yesterday when it was also raining. Goodbye Summer. |
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| A Painted Lady butterfly having a drink from a buddleia |
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| Painted Lady with open wings |
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| A glamorous Peacock butterfly |
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| A striking Red Admiral |
That's all for now. Back soon with, amongst other things, the 2015 Tin Foil Hat Competition!
Wonderful batch of photos! Note seen a Hawkmoth before; what an incredible mimic.
ReplyDeletePS: Nice tits, btw.
My (peacock's) eyes are up here, LX!
DeleteWhy did the title imply a musical number to me? Regardless what absolutely stunning pictures! You a talent when it comes to snapping flowers, insects and pussies.
ReplyDeleteI think the title was the same as one cut out of The Sound Of Music to reduce the running time?
DeleteAh yes, I remember Bowles's unaccountable taste for mauve, & the admiral commenting that he would prefer Bowles to develop a taste for painted ladies. Is the boy going to give the shed a coat of creosote before the winter?
ReplyDeleteHa ha! Brilliant, Hound! As for the shed, well, Inexcuseable said that she might paint it, but I won't hold my breath...
DeleteI have a hawkmoth in my yard too!!!
ReplyDeleteThe first time I saw it, I thought it was an alien being. They are so bizarre yet fascinating.
A hawkmoth in your yard, too? What a coincidence! (the first 12 seconds will do).
DeleteThey are fascinating, aren't they? It's only when captured on film or in a photo that their true bizarreness becomes apparent. I wish there were more of them.
Oh, and lovely to have you back. Just in time for my 10th anniversary Tin Foil Hat Compo, too!
Oh my word! These pics are good!!
ReplyDeleteBut... the cat is sitting on the other cat's head???
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Ah, yes. Cedric is modelling the latest in cat fashion: Other cats!
Deletewhat do you use to take such marvelous photos, sweetpea? xoxoxoxo
ReplyDeleteOh, only my cheapo mobile phone camera (it's a Nokia Lumia 520). But I do stalk my prey (very slowly) to get as close as possible!
DeleteThat Nokia Lumia is good at blog pics, isn't it?!! I have the same model :-)
DeleteMeanwhile, I have no clue as to what's going on on Mr Lax's blog. I'm sure you will understand immediately... please can you email me with answers - in ENGLISH. They are all being furtive and sniggery. I am ignoring them whilst looking noble and dignified.
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Snap! It is surprisingly good, although I'm thinking about getting a better one as my digital camera has bitten the dust.
DeleteAs for Mr Lax, I have no idea either? I know it's not traditional Klingon, but I'm stumped as to what it actually is. I shall do some research and be in touch, soon. I hope!
::tries to look dignified while sweeping cloak about oneself and almost tripping over the hem::