Green Dragon
I found this Green Dragonfly as it took a break from hunting mosquitoes yesterday in Allegan County, Michigan. It had picked a good spot to find them, as I was surrounded by the biting insects. Despite the annoyance, I couldn’t resist getting this photo. I used my Canon 50mm F-2.5 Macro lens and moved in close to the subject which wasn’t disturbed by me presence.
Orange Hawkweed
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I was hoping to find some colorful butterflies today, but with none to be found this Orange Hawkweed flower was a welcome sight. I found it today in Allegan County, Michigan as the sun emerged from cloudy skies. I’m sure it won’t be long before I’ll get a chance to photograph the butterflies that arrive each summer. I’ll most likely use what I did today for this flower photo, a Canon 50mm F-2.5 Macro Lens which allows closeup detailed images. (Click on any of my photos to see an enlarged version)
Fluffing Feathers Furiously
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I caught the moment this Brown-Headed Cowbird was fluffing up its feathers today in Allegan County, Michigan. It is often difficult to get close to birds for more detailed photos, but this one allowed me to move in for a tight shot. I still had to use my Canon 200mm F-2.8L with a 2x generic convertor, but was happy with the result.
White Violet
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I was pleased to find this White Violet a few days ago growing in the woods at a local Ottawa County, Michigan park. I’ve read that many flowers have guide lines that draw in pollinating insects much as runway lights guide planes in for landings. The lines on this flower will make it much easier for insects to find the right spot to land
Diamonds in the Sky
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I was amazed by the sea of stars that appeared after I uploaded this image from my camera. I used a Sigma 10 mm Fisheye lens at F-2.8 ISO 800 for a 30 second exposure in Allegan County, Michigan last night. The conditions were perfect with a clear sky with no wind and no need for a jacket during the warm Spring evening. (Click on the image to see an enlarged version)









