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Hi, it’s me. I take pics of moss and lichen and water drops and other stepped on things…

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A macro photo of tiny  pink and cream rice flower buds..

A macro photo of tiny pink and cream rice flower buds..

Tiny pretties…
#macro #photography #flowers

02.03.2026 02:13 — 👍 22    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1
A 2cm downy feather with water drops and its reflection in front of a stained glass window.

A 2cm downy feather with water drops and its reflection in front of a stained glass window.

Saturday afternoon distraction, if only fleeting…
#photography #macro #feather #waterdrops #art

28.02.2026 17:08 — 👍 10    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
The underside of a Ringless Honey Mushroom against a rain soaked fence.

The underside of a Ringless Honey Mushroom against a rain soaked fence.

Under the cap…
Good Morning, Tons of These Ringless Honey Mushrooms coming up where a couple oaks used to stand. Keep up the Good Fight… #Fungi #FungiFriends #nature #photography #macro #mushroom

08.12.2025 13:55 — 👍 22    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 0
A small Wren on the roof line  silhouetted against a buttermilk sky.

A small Wren on the roof line silhouetted against a buttermilk sky.

Little Birdie on the Roof…
#photography #Bird #small #BlueSkyArtShow #silhouette #monochrome

22.11.2025 16:18 — 👍 30    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0
Miss Penelope McFuzziknickers  a wonderful demure tabby is sniffing is checking in with you all.  She did not appreciate the up the nose shot though…

Miss Penelope McFuzziknickers a wonderful demure tabby is sniffing is checking in with you all. She did not appreciate the up the nose shot though…

Good Morning… Miss Penelope sends her regards…
#photography #cat #Caturday #Kittynose #macro

22.11.2025 12:47 — 👍 8    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you so much!

22.11.2025 00:13 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
This is a single Cosmo flowers of several shades of pink radiating from the center of each petal. And a deep pink almost black edging.

This is a single Cosmo flowers of several shades of pink radiating from the center of each petal. And a deep pink almost black edging.

Good Morning,
This is one of the Cosmo flowers from my previous post. I think it’s one of my favorites this year. It’s the little things. Because all of this (waves hands in the air) can be crushing. Do the right thing. Help when you can. #macro #photography #flowers #bloomscrolling #cosmos

21.11.2025 12:49 — 👍 16    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A small bouquet of Cosmos in the dark. Illuminated by a small lamp on low.

A small bouquet of Cosmos in the dark. Illuminated by a small lamp on low.

Cosmos in the Dark. Last of the summer Cosmos from the Garden. Look for the light in these dark days. Sometimes it’s hard to find and kinda fuzzy. But it’s there. Sorry I have not been here for a few months. Just needed to step back for a bit.
#flowers #FridaysFlower #Cosmos #Bloomscrolling

21.11.2025 02:29 — 👍 20    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0

It’s like watching tiny sword fights at high speed.

14.09.2025 11:35 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A  monochrome macro image of water drops on a feather.

A monochrome macro image of water drops on a feather.

If you're lost, you can look and you will find me
Time after time…
Ear worm from this morning circa 1983- Cindi Lauper
Look for the helpers…
#macro #feather

19.08.2025 14:56 — 👍 29    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0

😂

17.08.2025 13:00 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A close up photo of Star Rosette Lichen wrapped around a tiny twig from a Crape Myrtle tree.  The dark blue background is a pool raft.

A close up photo of Star Rosette Lichen wrapped around a tiny twig from a Crape Myrtle tree. The dark blue background is a pool raft.

Good Morning, Today’s post of things we step on. Tiny twig with Star Rosette Lichen wrapped around it. Each dark circle is about 1mm in size.
#macro #photography #lichen #nature #macrophotography

16.08.2025 12:20 — 👍 37    🔁 2    💬 2    📌 0
A macro image of a Pin Mold Fungi bloom on a fallen Hibiscus Flower. In this heat and Humidity and torrential downpours the flowers almost liquify in a couple hours.

A macro image of a Pin Mold Fungi bloom on a fallen Hibiscus Flower. In this heat and Humidity and torrential downpours the flowers almost liquify in a couple hours.

Friday’s Fungi! I am trying to find the beauty…even if it’s fleeting. Happy Fungi Friday!
Be observant. Take care of your selves, each other and help when you can anyway you can.
#macro #photography #fungi #FungiFriday #FungiFriends #nature

15.08.2025 16:44 — 👍 17    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0

Thanks!

13.08.2025 01:48 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thanks!

11.08.2025 21:52 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A macro image of soap film across the surface of a bubble.

A macro image of soap film across the surface of a bubble.

A macro photo of soap film on a bubble

A macro photo of soap film on a bubble

Soap film across the surface of a bubble

Soap film across the surface of a bubble

Soap film across the surface of a bubble

Soap film across the surface of a bubble

So, I’ve resorted to playing with soap bubbles. #macro #photography #abstract #art #macromonday

11.08.2025 01:41 — 👍 21    🔁 1    💬 2    📌 0
Pin mold growing on a fallen Hibiscus flower

Pin mold growing on a fallen Hibiscus flower

Pin mold growing on a fallen Hibiscus flower

Pin mold growing on a fallen Hibiscus flower

Pin mold growing on a fallen Hibiscus flower… the fungi are about 2mm in height.

Pin mold growing on a fallen Hibiscus flower… the fungi are about 2mm in height.

Sorry I have been MIA. The heat, the heat, the heat Ugg…🥵 Well, and all the other life draining shenanigans going on around here. Please take care of yourselves, stay aware. And be kind. Help when you can. Happy Fungi Friday!
#macro #photography #fungifriday #fungifriends #fungi #pinmold #nature

08.08.2025 21:05 — 👍 26    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
A macro photo of a pin mold bloom on a  fallen decaying hibiscus flower.  The tiny fungi are about 2mm high.

A macro photo of a pin mold bloom on a fallen decaying hibiscus flower. The tiny fungi are about 2mm high.

Yep, More Pin Mold! High temperatures and heavy rain with the help of these Fungi quickly breakdown the hibiscus flowers.
#fungi #macro #photography #nature #fungifriends

27.07.2025 23:07 — 👍 43    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
A Gray Tree Frog seeking escape from this awful heat. He is laying between a glass patio table top and the iron base. The table is under an umbrella and the little frog is under a potted plant that sits on the table. Which is pool side.   He/she matches the table patina perfectly!

A Gray Tree Frog seeking escape from this awful heat. He is laying between a glass patio table top and the iron base. The table is under an umbrella and the little frog is under a potted plant that sits on the table. Which is pool side. He/she matches the table patina perfectly!

Close up of a Gray Tree Frog under glass table top.

Close up of a Gray Tree Frog under glass table top.

Gray tree Frog in perfect shade spot.  ALT Description in last photo loaded.

Gray tree Frog in perfect shade spot. ALT Description in last photo loaded.

Perfect spot…
#frog #nature #macro #photography #summer

26.07.2025 17:42 — 👍 23    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
A macro shot of a happy hibiscus stigma.

A macro shot of a happy hibiscus stigma.

Such a happy Hibiscus guy…
#macro #flower #happy #bloomscrolling #friday’sflower #summergarden #photography

25.07.2025 20:55 — 👍 19    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A American Bumblebee approaching a Large Red Hibiscus flower to drink up the nectar at the base of the style against a clear blue sky.

A American Bumblebee approaching a Large Red Hibiscus flower to drink up the nectar at the base of the style against a clear blue sky.

Bumble approaching target…
#flower #bloomscrolling #hibiscus #Bee #Bumblebee #pollinator #photography #summergarden

25.07.2025 20:48 — 👍 34    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0

Thank you!

19.07.2025 23:48 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A macro monochrome image of a downy feather with misty drops.

A macro monochrome image of a downy feather with misty drops.

Dream catcher…
Be careful out there. Help when you can, whoever you can. And be kind, we are dreadful times.
#macro #photography #feather #friday’sfeather

19.07.2025 02:54 — 👍 63    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 0
A close up image of Pin mold on a decaying hibiscus flower.  The heat takes its toll on these flowers rather quickly giving fabulous pin mold displays.

A close up image of Pin mold on a decaying hibiscus flower. The heat takes its toll on these flowers rather quickly giving fabulous pin mold displays.

I am on a bit of a fungus run..
The heat and humidity works rather quickly on these Hibiscus flowers. It’s like a little fairy scene. Okay, maybe I’ve been out in this oppressive heat to long…. 🥵🤪 #macro #photography #nature #fungus #fungifriends #fungifriday

18.07.2025 00:55 — 👍 37    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Now these zinnias have been knocked down a few times by a few late freezes,torrential rainfall, high winds, army worms and then a 12’ branch off of a oak tree that snapped them in half. But they filled out again in oppressive heat and bloomed. Stronger and to me more beautiful. Find your strength.

15.07.2025 12:45 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A pink zinnia flower that appears to be floating ..

A pink zinnia flower that appears to be floating ..

A orange/yellow Zinnia that appears to be floating

A orange/yellow Zinnia that appears to be floating

Floating Zinnias…
I can always count on these zinnias to keep blooming through these hot summers Bringing small bits of happiness in a very unsteady tumultuous time. Take care of yourself and help when you can, whoever you can.
#flower #photography #bloomscrolling #summergarden

15.07.2025 12:38 — 👍 35    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
A tiny sweat bee ( maybe?) on a plain’s coreopsis wildflower.

A tiny sweat bee ( maybe?) on a plain’s coreopsis wildflower.

Hey little Bee…
#macro #photography #bee #pollenator #wildflower #nature

15.07.2025 00:56 — 👍 10    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you!

14.07.2025 20:22 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A macro image of a Dandelion seed covered in misty drops.

A macro image of a Dandelion seed covered in misty drops.

Dandelion burst…
#macro #monochrome #photography

13.07.2025 23:43 — 👍 49    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0
A macro image of pin mold on a decaying hibiscus flower.

A macro image of pin mold on a decaying hibiscus flower.

More pin mold on fallen decaying hibiscus flower..
#macro #photography #fungi #fungifriends #fungifriday #nature

11.07.2025 20:27 — 👍 62    🔁 6    💬 1    📌 0