Saturday, August 28, 2010

Me and My Shadow

Are you humming along? The ladybird/ladybug is on a sunflower.

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62 comments:

jabblog said...

Nice capture! I've only seen three ladybirds this year, all differently coloured.

Jama said...

Nice catch! I love sunflowers and ladybird.

Kel said...

Your pics always amaze me. I was just swinging by to invite you to our Spotlight Saturday blog hop. Link up your own blog plus one you'd love to share with the rest of us! I hope you have a great weekend!

Kel
www.betweenthelines-kel.com

Seams Inspired said...

Beautiful! Growing up in Kansas, sunflowers are near and dear to my heart. Visiting from Sweet&Simple. Thanks for sharing. Happy Saturday! :o)
Larri at Seams Inspired

Madi and Mom said...

What truly beautiful colors and such purrfect ladybug!!
Happy Saturday,
Madi and Mom

Icy BC said...

Gorgeous macro, Judy! I didn't see many ladybugs this year..

kulasa said...

WOW! simply awesome!

Lynn said...

Awesome, awesome, awesome macro!

Naqvee said...

Hi Judy, after a long time i have posted something on my wall, and your blogs looks as exquisite as always it has...

Your macro is very interesting and trust me I too haven't found a single ladybird to lay my eyes on before this one you clicked. wow.

Its a b'ful color combination.
have a great day
♥Naqvee

maiaT said...

What a gorgeous macro with the beautiful, sun kissed sunflower and the little ladybug.
All your sunflower photos are gorgeous, especially that in your header.
Nice work Judy!

Bogdan Stelistul said...

Salut!!!My name is bogdan from Romania!!!
We can be friends ???
http://bogdanstelistul.blogspot.com/
I can put on your list of blogs?? thanks

The Words Crafter said...

I'm beginning to think you're nature charmer-how else do you manage to get such amazing shots?!!

Naturedigital said...

Amazing macro. Great vibrant colors.
Costas

fredamans said...

Stunning macro! I love the shadow!

Carolyn Ford said...

This is such a delightful image and a shadow too, over the top!

Poetic Shutterbug said...

What a magnificent capture. The angle and style is perfection.

Joyful Housewife said...

Great Pics. My favorite flower is the sunflower. Beautiful! It made me smile =0)

I am a new follower from Sensational Saturday Blog Hop.

Going to look around your site. Have a great day.

www.joyfulhousewife.com

Sandra said...

I started humming along as soon as i saw the title. adorable lady bug hanging upside down, how do they do that??? i know not

fini said...

It's a great weekend over there I must say! Lovely weather and blooms:) This is a perfect shot - so bright and warm:) Amazing!

Ginny said...

You are a great mystery. One of the wonders of the photography world.

chubskulit said...

Stunning!

Betsy from Tennessee said...

Hmmmmm... I've never ever heard them called Ladybirds... Guess that's from another part of the country from me... I've always called them Ladybugs.

Great picture, Judy.
Hugs,
Betsy

Shanti said...

lovely pictures...following you on sweet and simple saturday blog hop...hope you'll come visit me and consider following back:)
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Pat said...

You really gotta be close to see the sun's reflection on a ladybug! Great shot!

Tricia said...

Oh I love it, I love it!!! Truly love sunflowers, my favorite flowers

I still love your header photo, too!

Enjoy your weekend

onangelwings said...

That is really something!
http://reesspace.blogspot.com/2010/08/camera-critters-bird-butt.html

The Retired One said...

Fabulous macro!!!!!

Ratty said...

That is great. The first ladybug shadow I think I've ever noticed.

Mimi said...

Sunflowers are my absolute favorite flower, so I love my header & your picture.

Greyscale Territory said...

The little ladybird looks as if she is slip sliding on gold! Gorgeous photo!

Bossy Betty said...

Love a lady in a beautiful dress and on a gorgeous background.

Lindy MacDuff said...

Oh my, this needs to be enlarged and framed Ms. Squirrel Queen! I love it!

Tammie Lee said...

one incredible capture you have here!!!!!

margie said...

i couldn't resist a sunflower today as well. great shots.

Christina said...

Fabulous capture! So bright and cheerful, makes me smile! :)

Krista said...

This is really a brilliant shot! I love the bright colours and the wee bug. I am loving your header photo, too!

armyfamilyok said...

That's such an amazing shot!! I absolutely love the ladybug on the petal and the way you can see her shadow. So sweet and pretty!!

justinegordon said...

this is just stunning and the colours are so wonderful and vivid. A fantastic macro

HOOTIN' ANNI said...

Oh my gosh...super photo. And very well matched title for the photo too.

A link to My Macro Photo

Hope to see you visit me ...have a glorious Monday.

The Japanese Redneck said...

A very good SSS picture.

lisaschaos said...

Oh yes! What a lovely capture! So much warmth. :)

tapirgal said...

Gorgeous macro, SQ. It's fun how the brilliance of the light on the flower affects the coloring of the ladybug.

DoanLegacy said...

Gorgeous macro shot! Nothing is better than bee and flower..

JunieRose2005 said...

Perfect!!

Carletta said...

Vibrant color, and clarity!
I'm humming and hearing Dean Martin and Sammy Davis and telling my old age. :)

Smash Bravo Team said...

New followers from the blog hop. Love your blog, the pictures are amazing!
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Andrea said...

Gorgeous photos and a beautiful blog! I'm your newest follower from FMBT! I'd love for you to stop by my blog and follow back!

Andrea
http://365daysoflifebehindthelens.blogspot.com/

Kari said...

Hi! I'm your newest follower from the blog hop. Hope you can come visit me

Mommy's Little Dinos
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Regina said...

I love this vibrant beauty!

Enjoy a lovely week.

EG Wow said...

Stunning shots. The colours are magnificent.

yonca said...

Beautiful Macro! Glad I stopped by early morning.I started today with those wonderful colors and beauty.

Julie said...

GREAT shot, I bet it would be cool in black & white too.

Visiting from the Tuesday blog hops. :)

George said...

This is a magnificent macro! Very well done!

Leslie said...

What a beautiful picture!!!

Stopping by from Follow Back Tuesday. :) I'm a new follower...I ended up being your 800th! I thought that was pretty cool.

http://essiekay05.blogspot.com/2010/08/follow-me-back-tues-8-31.html

tammymcchesney said...

Stunning, love how that ladybug coordinates w/ the flower!

Let'sMakeADifference said...

I'm a new follower from Follow me Back Tuesdays!! Could you please do the same for me?! Your blog is beautiful!!!

MARGARET GOSDEN 2 said...

That is art! A ladybird larger than life, AND her shadow, making her way to the center before bigger fry come along and steal the whole head! Great capture!

sam said...

Stunning shot, nice to see these little guys close-up too!

amatterofhowyouseeit.com said...

Fabulous image - the focus, colors and composition are all wonderful.

Ebie said...

Super gorgeous and very impressive. I love the bold colors! What a happy flower and bug combination!

Judy Sheldon-Walker said...

Such a beautiful blend of sunny colors!

Manz said...

ladybug holds it's own against the head of the sunflower... to the credit of the photographer!

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