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The sunlit web

Posted on December 26, 2011December 24, 2011 by Kathie

I love, when I’m walking around early in the morning, to see how the sunlight catches on things as it rises in the sky. On the day I took this shot I saw this very tangled web being highlighted by the sun. I wonder if the spider revels in the warmth of the sun? Before…

Insect and flower

Posted on December 23, 2011December 22, 2011 by Kathie

I spied this insect in this tiny purple flower a few weeks ago. No idea what it is but like the colour combinations in this shot.

The bee and thistle

Posted on December 10, 2011June 21, 2012 by Kathie

Wandering around our garden during the week I spied a well developed Scotch Thistle. Must get out and do some serious weeding! On closer inspection though I spied this bee who was enjoying the thistle. Think I’ll leave it there a while longer! 🙂 Welcome to all new subscribers this week and thank you for…

Spring activity

Posted on November 21, 2011November 20, 2011 by Kathie

The bees are buzzing and aflying, and collecting pollen…. The blackberry is out in flower and the bees are doing their thing. Welcome to all new subscribers from the Grassroots Community Market in Upwey on the weekend. It was good to meet you all and I appreciate you stopping by my stall.

Tiny moth for a tiny flower

Posted on November 20, 2011June 21, 2012 by Kathie

Have you seen those tiny little white daisies that spring up in the lawn and garden at this time of year (Spring)? I love the challenge of photographing them. On this particular day I was given extra value with an equally tiny moth upon the flower.

Kathie Thomas has a Diploma in Photography (Professional Photography) and has won many local competitions and awards for her nature photography. She has twice been Commended in Australia Photography’s Nature Photographer of the Year competitions.

While this site is about the Dandenong Ranges and Nature in general, Kathie’s main passion is birds and she is an ethical birder. She takes photos of wild birds without baiting with calls, and avoids using flash photography.

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