One Minute Ramble: Nature in close-up


I was wondering what to post today, when I noticed this chap perched without a care in the world on top of the iron gate. Aha! I thought… a nature-photo post:

He must be a celebrity ladybird as he turned to face the camera – well, mobile phone – once he realised what I was doing:

His expression seems to say “Can’t I have a moment’s peace?”:

I took one more photo of him, for good measure, as he seemed to want to have a photo taken from every side, and I then left him be:

And then I turned my lens’ attention to a dandelion:

Which actually proved quite difficult to photograph on a windy Sunday afternoon:

But I managed a few good shots. In my mind, anyway!

Earlier, I tried to take an action shot of a bee gathering nectar. I managed this:

The bee was zipping about like nobody’s business, so it was lucky that I managed this shot!

I think sometimes it’s worthwhile stopping and looking at the little things. They may well be small, but they can just be as inspiring and awesome as their larger counterparts.

They helped toward me Feeling Good today, which is always a good thing.

21 responses to “One Minute Ramble: Nature in close-up”

  1. lameadventures avatar

    I’m glad that that busy bee didn’t sting you, Tom. That would have abruptly ended you feeling good!!

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      It would have marred that half hour, LA, but I’d have gotten over it.
      Besides, I was a very safe distance away, as the blurred image of the bee shows. I was nowhere near as close as I was to that ferocious ladybird (ladybug as I believe you call them).

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      1. lameadventures avatar

        Yes, we do call them ladybugs over here! Even the male ones. As a child when I saw one, I’d get very excited. If one crawled into our house, I’d always let it out the window. I’d still do that today in fact.

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        1. Tom Merriman avatar

          There is something special about them, LA. I’ve always liked them since I was little as well.

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  2. Dale avatar
    Dale

    Love these. Yes, it is great to stop and look; pause and ponder. Great shots!

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks, Dale! Just spur of the moment, really!

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      1. Dale avatar
        Dale

        Best ones!

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  3. prenin avatar

    Good shots Tom! 🙂

    God Bless!

    Prenin.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks, Prenin. I don’t think they’re too bad considering they’ve been taken on a mobile phone!

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  4. Sherri avatar

    Always wonderful to stop and look at the little things, isn’t it? Great photos Tom, very interesting to see a yellow ladybird! Quite the little star…or should I say spot, ha! 🙂

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Quite the spot indeed, Sherri – well, it hit the mark anyway!
      Thanks again, Sherri.

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  5. aFrankAngle avatar

    Isn’t it amazing what one can notice when they take the time to look? Cheers to you for doing so.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks, Frank. I’d have walked by the ladybird/bug if I hadn’t noticed it!

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  6. Sue Dreamwalker avatar

    Yes Tom..its often those small things that make all the difference.. and Loved ALL of your Sunday photo’s.. Wishing you a very Happy week.. 🙂 I hope you keep Buzzin.. 🙂 along with all the bees. 🙂

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks, Sue; and you too!

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  7. colonialist avatar

    How can that be a ladybird if it’s a he?

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      That’s one of life’s great mysteries, Col.

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  8. Inside the Mind of Isadora avatar

    I was thinking the same thing that colonialist questions. I think the male species are always bright and colorful especially birds. I think you captured the various positions of the ladybug very well. Noticing all of these things in front of you was a perfect example of being present in the moment. Well done … !!!! 😎

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      So true, Isadora!
      And stopping to notice is one thing… stopping to capture the moment is another! A deliberate way to slow down.

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  9. europasicewolf avatar

    Great photos! And I really really like the ladybird! A true celebrity 😉

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      And what a character! He’s more than just a ladybird!

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