Liquid Flight
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I captured this moment today of a Barn Swallow as it sped over the water of a pond in Holland, Michigan. It was one of several that appeared to be hunting for insects as they zigged and zagged over the water tirelessly. (Click on the image to see an enlarged version)
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 
Newly Emerged
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I photographed this newly emerged butterfly as it had broken out of its chrysalis and began to dry its wings. I used a Canon 50 mm F-2.5 Macro lens.
Pollination
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I found this flowering plant as it was being pollinated on a warm July day in Michigan.
Golden Wings
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I found this golden winged dragonfly holding on tightly to some vegetation on a pond last summer as a strong wind took hold of its wings.
Psychedelic Ship
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
This dragonfly took a trip on what looked like a “psychedelic ship”, or what some might see as a colorfully patterned water lily of some sort. Either way, the blue dragonfly seemed to be traveling first class over the dark waters of a Michigan pond as I photographed it.
Preparing for Liftoff
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I captured this image of a dragonfly as it prepared for liftoff from a tree branch which was overlooking a moss covered pond. I found this and many other examples of dragonflies in West Michigan over the summer.
Butterfly Blue
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
Here’s a little reminder for us all of what to look forward to after our upcoming Winter comes and goes. I got this little beauty enjoying some nectar on a flowering plant last summer in Michigan.
Tiger Swallowtail Caterpillar
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I used a Canon Macro F-2.5 lens to get this image of what I believe to be a Tiger Swallowtail Caterpillar as it moved along some vegetation.
Colorful Moth
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I managed to get in close enough to photograph this tiny, colorful moth as it rested on a stick in some grass near the ground. I used a Canon 50mm F-2.5 macro with a 2x tele-converter to capture the moment.
