Hiding in the shadows
Posted on Nov 16, 2009 by jason
Sometimes the most interesting things aren’t found in the light…
A pair of house finches (Carpodacus mexicanus) stealing a kiss beneath the mistletoe
A male Polyphemus moth (Antheraea polyphemus) escaping the light of day
A female great-tailed grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus) standing guard in her tree
A blue-headed vireo (Vireo solitarius) watching me from within an impenetrable thicket
A female northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) enjoying the solace of a quiet stream
A juvenile American robin (Turdus migratorius) doing battle with an earthworm
A checkered setwing (Dythemis fugax) facing one more sunset
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Jain
Nov 18, 2009
Sunshine is sometimes overrated. ;o)
The delicate play of the setwing’s forearms, wrists (ankles?), and fingers (I’ll take an “F” in insect anatomy!) delighted me.
jason
Nov 18, 2009
I agree, Jain. Sunshine is nice, but cloudy is also nice–as are shadows, and I’ve found shadows often hide a lot of goodies that aren’t seen otherwise.
LOL! Too funny on the insect anatomy. I looked up what all those pieces are called–and I think I’ll stick to your descriptions instead!
Amber Coakley
Nov 19, 2009
Jason, you’re the Master! I have to run, but know that I could fill a page with praise and joy at these photos that you have shared. I especially love the young Robin…[happy sigh]
jason
Nov 20, 2009
Thanks, Amber! I’m glad you like them. And as for that robin… Well, let’s just say the worm won the battle–something that was quite entertaining to watch.