Kip’s Comments - June 18, 2023
Inspired Macro Images
Unbeknownst to me a fellow emergency manager in the area is also an outdoor/wildlife photographer. Recently Jason began sharing some of his outdoor images with an emphasis on macro photos. Seeing his images was an inspiration for me to dedicate time documenting our smaller world - views most will never see since we seldom take the time to slow down and look small.
This morning I did not have enough time to get out on the water, but I did have time to wander a nearby prairie that was burned earlier this year. A variety of wildflowers were in bloom and my camera was recording images of one after another at various magnification rates. Following is a sampling of the colors, shapes, and textures all around me.
Brown-headed Cowbirds - Image 825344 (Not a macro image, but the first I recorded)
Butterfly Weed - Image 825478
Butterfly Weed - Image 825436
Bumblebee on Butterfly Weed - Image 825420
Common Evening Primrose - Image 825547
Common Milkweed - Image 825574
Common Milkweed - Image 825573
Compass Plant Leaf - Image 825693
Purple Coneflower - Image 825830
Purple Coneflower - Image 825767
Purple Coneflower - Image 825821
Green Metallic Bee on Purple Coneflower - Image 825703
Ligated Furrow Bee on Purple Coneflower - Image 825712
Purple Prairie Clover - Image 825960
Purple Prairie Clover - Image 826015
Snail Shell in Prairie - Image 826018
Tall Cinquefoil - Image 826028
White Wild Indigo - Image 826067
As I studied the prairie wildflowers an unusual color caught my attention. Some creative and generous person had placed this message rock under the vegetation and I managed to spot it among all of the space and color. I found the saying timing, ironic, and very correct.
Message Rock - Image 825747
Since yesterday’s post I enjoyed and photographed the never-ending shapes and patterns of a campfire. This was my most interesting image.
Campfire Flames - Image 825300
