This large ant was enjoying the flowers on this tree.
European Wasp
This was in the front yard on a plant. I don’t like getting too close to these things but my 70-300mm lens has made it look like I was.
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Silver-eye
One of the great things with being outside every day with a longer lens is that I’m discovering birdlife I didn’t know existed, let alone on our own property. The two bird identifier posters in our dining room, left by the previous owners, have been great for my bird ID education. This is a silver-eye,…
White Butterfly
I have a new 70-300mm lens and am trying it out. I think I’m going to have to start using my monopod or tripod more – I’ve always found them cumbersome to walk around with. Anyway, learning to keep more still and hold it but it is longer and heavier than my other lens.