Saturday, August 10, 2013

Bright Bugs

Mock Orange (Philadelphus pubescens)
 
Summer squash leaf
 
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FLORAL FRIDAY FOTOS
TODAY'S FLOWERS

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47 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 10, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Gorgeous captures as always, Karen!! Such wonderful colorful flowers and their little "visitors"! Hope you have a beautiful day and a great weekend!!

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  2. Minoru SaitoAugust 10, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Hi! Nice captures. Beautiful macro photos. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.

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  3. Lisa GordonAugust 10, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    These are wonderful macros, Karen!

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  4. AnonymousAugust 10, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Wow..they are gorgeous, and the colors are fantastic!

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  5. TexWisGirlAugust 10, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    beautiful! great shots, karen!

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  6. Joop ZandAugust 10, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    Very nice photographed Karen.... compliments.

    Greetings, Joop

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  7. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 10, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    What fun and beautiful photos. The bugs are beautiful as well as bright -- and have certainly found beautiful homes (or restaurants).

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  8. RedPatAugust 10, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    Wow - love those bugs, Karen!

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  9. Coloring Outside the LinesAugust 10, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    Nice shots- neon green- love the flowers.

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  10. JudyAugust 10, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    I wonder if you could make those emerald green bugs into earrings...

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  11. BirgittaAugust 10, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    Colorful and great macros!

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  12. Chris-JuneAugust 10, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    beautiful macro shots! love the colors of the bugs!

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  13. Elephant's ChildAugust 10, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    Bright and beautiful.

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  14. eileeninmdAugust 10, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    Colorful insects and beautiful flowers! Lovely photos! Happy Weekend!

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  15. CarverAugust 10, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    Beautiful flower and I love the shot of the insect on the leaf.

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  16. DeniseinVAAugust 10, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    Gorgeous flowers Karen and that macro of the little fly is outstanding. Thank you so much for sharing. Happy weekend to you :)

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  17. Michele M./ Finch RestAugust 10, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    You really and truly take AMAZING photos.

    I am not a bug fan, but those are WOW!

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  18. MeAugust 10, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    Nice bug shots! Love the mock orange flower too, my favorite bush you know.

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  19. Rambling WoodsAugust 10, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    Love to see flowers and insects

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  20. SandyCarlsonAugust 10, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    These are so very beautiful. I have never seen such blossoms.

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  21. NonnieAugust 10, 2013 at 11:31 PM

    wow, what a dazzling flower for backdrop of the bright green bug!

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  22. A wondering starAugust 11, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    Your photos captures their beauty perfectly.

    Jorunn Norge

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  23. Les...August 11, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    wonderful, wonderful macros!

    the second one in particular I am totally amazed and enthralled by!

    Absolutely fabulous indeed!!
    *VVBS*

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  24. MyMaracasAugust 11, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    That little fly in first one is so perfectly placed, he must be posing for you. Beautiful shot!

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  25. RandiAugust 11, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    Beautiful captures of the flowers and the insects!

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  26. LeoviAugust 11, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    Yes, wonderful photos, exquisite colors, which clearly ...!

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  27. LindyLouMacAugust 11, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    Calling by from FFF, beautiful photos particularly the first one.

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  28. WayneAugust 11, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    Great colors in that first photo, that little green bug is awesome.!

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  29. LauraAugust 11, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Magnificent Karen! Thanks for sharing the love up-close with I Heart Macro. And yeah, I know you know:-)

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  30. PatAugust 11, 2013 at 6:18 PM

    Such beautiful creatures when seen up close!

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  31. Bee GirlAugust 12, 2013 at 1:09 AM

    I am always amazed at how gorgeous the smallest of our garden visitors are when we take the time to really look at them! These shots are wonderful reminders of natures beauty, large and itty bitty! Thank you!

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  32. UnknownAugust 12, 2013 at 1:12 AM

    Gorgeous shots! I love the metallic green on the bug.

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  33. Stewart MAugust 12, 2013 at 4:48 AM

    The colours on these insects is great - it must be summer!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  34. MaryAugust 12, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    I love also the colors on the little bug! Your photos are just gorgeous!

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  35. Gemma WisemanAugust 12, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    Those little bugs are light rainbows with legs. And the flower in the first photo is a stunning macro.

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  36. DebbieAugust 12, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    beautiful white blooms, there is just something so special about white flowers!!

    not found of those green flies (big bitter's) but they do look pretty on the blooms!!

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  37. AnonymousAugust 12, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    Just gorgeous!

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  38. Susie ClevengerAugust 12, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    Great shots...love you were able to capture the insect also!

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  39. Karin M.August 12, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    Gorgeous captures...great photo work...compliments....
    Best regards, Karin

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  40. Jay at The Depp EffectAugust 12, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    Beautifully captured, those pretty little green guys!

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  41. chai-and-chardonnay.blogspot.comAugust 12, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    Love the pretty liitle bug on the second picture! Great captures!

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  42. AnonymousAugust 12, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    Beautiful photography of nature's treasures ~ thanks, carol, xo

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  43. Our photosAugust 13, 2013 at 1:36 AM

    Beautiful macro photos!

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  44. HannahAugust 13, 2013 at 2:34 AM

    The iridescence of the flies comes through great, really pretty green to ornament the white flowers.

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  45. lorikAugust 14, 2013 at 2:47 AM

    That shimmering little green bug looks so lovely on the white and orange flowers. Beautiful shots - both of them.

    Thanks for sharing on Mandarin Orange Monday:)

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  46. EG CameraGirlAugust 14, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Some insects really are colourful, aren't they?

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  47. AnonymousAugust 20, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    How very lovely!

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