Snug as a bug in a…flower
Snug as a bug in a…flower
That doesn’t rhyme very well does it? I’ve never found a bug in a rug, but I did find a bug in a flower.
Before we left Why, I was out taking photos of flowers and found this guy.
Is this not the cutest thing ever?
The flower is an orange mallow, which are not very big at all. They close up at night, and this one was in the shade. Apparently Mr. Bug thought it would be a cozy place to spend the night.
One ear down, wondering what on earth I am doing.
Then he decided enough, was enough. “I’m out of here.”
It was really one of those rare moments that I may never get again.
Also for today is my photo for The daily post at wordpress. This weeks theme is the rule of thirds. I try to shoot using the rule of thirds anyway, and this photo of Torrey is perfect.
I took this photo Sunday night. The sunset that night was unreal. The colors were like nothing I have ever seen before. A crazy golden glow was everywhere. This weeks special photo deal was also taken that night.
As were these. The sky really was this color.
OH MY GOODNESS……OK Mary, will ya publish a book, PLEASE? The wonders of the desert. You must. That view of the mountains facing the sunset, and TORREY! But that bug, MR. BUG, if you please, will never,ever understand that he had a moment in front of your camera! He is a star! teeeeheheeee….that is such a great shot of him, and you have shown us the personality of a bug. How cute of him to make his cozy spot in that flower. See, this is what most of us are missing, the micro-moments of nature that inspire.
I love him. And I’m usually not a bug person, but his face, his almost inquisitive look of, “What is this big, black eye doing, looking at me?”
Fabulous. Poetry in nature photography at its best. Anita
Anita, you make my day with your wonderful comments!! Always!! I love that you have such enthusiasm for my photos, life, and just my little blog in general. I have made a photo book on Blurb. It was quite simple, so maybe I will do another. But…..if I do…..you must provide some words to go with some of the photos.
Good morning Mary! I just saw your reply and YES! If you ever made another book, how I’d LOVE to add some words! Truly, you have an art here that would make the most gorgeous get-away book…a book to open and jump into and dream. Let me know when you’d be ready! Anita
Adorable capture, Mary!…:)JP
OMD! The bug in a flower is amazing! How in the world did you even see it? Love!
I was shooting something else, and he caught my eye. It helped I was low to the ground, or I would have missed him entirely.
Wow…amazing photos … and I love this quote too. I have used it in my post too :)
I love quotes like that. Thanks for stopping to say hello.
The bug shots are cool, what a neat sight! And Torrey is adorable! Your sky shots are awesome, beautiful colors and lighting.
Thanks so much for all those compliments.
Those are just amazing. We loved seeing them. Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Best wishes Molly
I’ve seen that orange “Bug Bag” on-line at Camp 7. It’s supposed to be good down to – 20 degrees. I think it comes in blue, too. Great shooting!
LOL…I will have to look for it in blue and tell Mr. Bug. Thanks for stopping to say hello today.
Those bug photos were an AMAZING series, Mary! I would think it’s among the rarest series a person could see, and you captured it so beautifully. Just the right focus in just the right area. I had no idea bugs used closed flowers as sleeping bags! There are just so many captions that can be put with that series, it’s really outstanding. The photo of Torrey is gorgeous.
Thanks so much. And ya, who knew bugs did that.
I never saw such a wonderful photo again…. you have a fabulous timing and you see so much beautiful things I never would notice. BRAVO!
Thank you!! I try to find something different to photograph, and he was it that day.
YOU CERTAINLY GOT THE BUZZ CUTENESS PHOTO OF THE YEAR. PERFECT PHOTO . WHEN YOU SAY SHOOTING IN THIRDS DO YOU MEAN THE GOLDEN MEAN? I remember LEARNING THAT FOR ART. NATURE USES IT I WAS TOLD WITH ALL HER FABULOUS DESIGNS. I WISH I HAD A T-SHIRT OR SWEATSHIRT WITH SOME OF YOUR PHOTOS PRINTED ON THEM. I COULD ADVERTIZE YOUR PHOTOS THAT WAY. WHAT DO YOU THINK?
That’s amazing, Mary. I love nature’s little treasures that only the patient and observant will find.
that bug WAS darling and your sunset photos are simply amazing!
that is one of the cutest things i’ve ever seen!!! so glad you saw him and captured his snuggled upness and even his ‘rise and shine’. :)
speaking of shine, the skies are gorgeous!
Thanks, he was super cute, and I’m glad I saw him.
Love those photos of that little bug:) Yes, that was probably a once in a life time photo shoot.
The sun has been doing some really interesting things on the mountains here in Naco, also. So many gorgeous views:)
I’m just glad I had my camera. So many times I don’t, then I am really sad when I miss cool stuff.
Okay not a bug but a bee! If you want, can you tell mom what lens you used or how far/close you were? Those are amazing pictures for sure. Also the landscape colors are so unreal I hope no on thinks they are Photoshopped as they are just too beautiful believe. Love Dolly
I was as close as as my camera would allow me to get, and still focus. So pretty close. I was using my 18-55mm lens. It’s a good everyday, walking around lens. And I couldn’t make up the colors that were in the sky that night.
Gorgeous photos as usual, and that first one of the bug is very cool!
What a truly special thing to see, the bug wrapped up in the petals of the flower!
Gorgeous golden light on the mountains and in the sky.
Wow the first two bug pics are unreal! I don’t think you will ever find shots like that again! So special. Luv the sunset pics too!
Wow, talk about timing, the bug emerging is amazing! The sunset shots are not too shabby, either :-)
Don’t we all just crave that right place, right time, moment?
What amazing captures!
Those bug photos, Mary, are simply amazing. And the sunset photos are breathtaking. The second to last one is my favorite….I have never seen a sunset that color.
Lots of cool photography here! That little bug was amazing. The flower was closing around him. Great job of capturing it!
The rule of thirds – I love that Torrey photo. My husband always asks me – Why don’t you always put the subject in the middle of the frame? I’ve tried to explain again and again…
Last, that sunset – wow! I like the butte with the golden light glowing on it most of all!
Wow, those pics are all amazing! And that bug! I’m afaid of bugs, so generally steer clear, but that bug is so cute! He has a great face! Amazing pics!!
Those are some fab photos you have been taken :)
Those photos are truly amazing. I have never heard of the rule of thirds, what is it?
OMD! That bug! God your photography is amazing Mary. Magical.
fantastic shots of the bug! Love the sunset images!!