Category Archives: Insects, Arachnids, etc.

A fraction of an inch

Posted on June 19, 2014 by photosfromtheloonybin

I have so many photos from the last few months that I want to share with you, but every time I think of blogging I get busy doing something else.  However, today I was experimenting with my new little macro … Continue reading →

Posted in Abstract, Art, Blogging, Colours, Curves, Lines & Shapes, Flowers, Trees & Grass, Insects, Arachnids, etc., iPhone 5s, Macro Photography, Nature, Photography, Photography Experiments | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 19 Comments

It’s a wrap!

Posted on August 8, 2013 by photosfromtheloonybin

Did you know that staycations can be really awesome?  Although it would have been nice if Mikey could have taken this week off with me, being home alone for a whole week has allowed me to spend a huge amount … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Gardening, Hobbies, Insects, Arachnids, etc., Macro Photography, Nature, Photography, Reading, Relaxation, Vacations | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 26 Comments

My camera, my shield

Posted on June 25, 2013 by photosfromtheloonybin

It’s amazing what I will do for a photograph.  Things that I am normally afraid of or grossed out by are transformed into something bearable and even exciting if I am behind my camera.  Take last night for instance.  Mike … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Blogging, Colours, Curves, Lines & Shapes, Fears, Insects, Arachnids, etc., Macro Photography, Nature, Patterns, Photographic Challenges, Photography, Texture | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 42 Comments

Dreaming of Summer

Posted on January 10, 2013 by photosfromtheloonybin

Sunshine, no coats, soaring mercury, no boots, flowers in bloom, no hats and gloves, monarch butterflies gathering nectar, no twice daily application of body lotion to stop the dry skin itching.  Yes, it’s the time of year when I whine … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Dreams, Flowers, Trees & Grass, Insects, Arachnids, etc., Nature, Photography, Summer, Winter | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 36 Comments

Ewwwwwwww!!!

Posted on September 29, 2012 by photosfromtheloonybin

Spiders are pretty gross overall, but I’m ok with them as long as I can see where they are and they’re not crawling on me.  However, there is something about spiders with big, fat bodies that just sends shivers up … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Dundalk, Ontario, Focus, Humour, Insects, Arachnids, etc., Macro Photography, Photographic Challenges, Photography | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

Creepy Crawly Critter

Posted on September 26, 2012 by photosfromtheloonybin

Today I am journeying back into my archives once again.  It’s really fun to do that occasionally because it brings back so many memories.  This particular photo was taken a few years ago when my son, Bryan, was taking part … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Children, Insects, Arachnids, etc., Macro Photography, Memories, Nature, Ontario, Photography | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

Beauty at the beach

Posted on July 23, 2012 by photosfromtheloonybin

Even though the purpose of our drive over to Lake Huron was to find lighthouses to photograph, I always have my eyes open for animals, birds, and insects, and Point Clark seemed to be a favourite place for butterflies.  As … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Colours, Curves, Lines & Shapes, Exploring, Flowers, Trees & Grass, Insects, Arachnids, etc., Lake Huron, Nature, Patterns, Photography, Point Clark, Ontario | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 23 Comments

Sunbathing

Posted on July 12, 2012 by photosfromtheloonybin

Because the weather has been so hot and sunny lately, the first thing that I do when I get home from work is water my flowers.  Yesterday, as I put my hand on the back door to go out onto … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Dundalk, Ontario, Insects, Arachnids, etc., Nature, Photography | Tagged , , , , , , | 20 Comments

Holy Wingspan Batman!!

Posted on June 11, 2012 by photosfromtheloonybin

Today I am once again sharing one of my hubby’s photos.  Yesterday he spent the whole day helping his sister paint fences at the horse farm where she works, but even though he was exhausted when he got home, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Insects, Arachnids, etc., Nature, Ontario, Photography | Tagged , , , , , | 23 Comments

Busy Bee

Posted on June 2, 2012 by photosfromtheloonybin

While watering my garden the other day, I noticed this large bee sitting atop one of my coreopsis blooms.  What amazed me was that he was so intent on gathering nectar that nothing I did scared him away, not even … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Flowers, Trees & Grass, Insects, Arachnids, etc., Nature, Photography | Tagged , , , , , | 17 Comments