Macro & Close-Up Photos!

[JSumm]

These are so incredibly entertaining Jimmy!

[Fly Fishing Rick]

These are so incredibly entertaining Jimmy!

Thank you very much!

[troutinCO]

Today was photograph radioactive mineral day, I'm sure I will post more up but I'm starting here as I like this shot.
This is Boltwoodite, a potassium-uranium bearing silicate mineral. Both the yellow and orange crystals are boltwoodite.

[Fly Fishing Rick]

Today was photograph radioactive mineral day, I'm sure I will post more up but I'm starting here as I like this shot.
This is Boltwoodite, a potassium-uranium bearing silicate mineral. Both the yellow and orange crystals are boltwoodite.
Boltwoodite - Goanikontes, Namibia (5)-crop.jpg

Very cool, is that a section of a geode?

[troutinCO]

Probably more of a vein in a wall of rock more likely. It is out of Namibia Africa region. I hope the pics blow up big when clicked.

[Fly Fishing Rick]

Probably more of a vein in a wall of rock more likely. It is out of Namibia Africa region. I hope the pics blow up big when clicked.

Thanks, and yes it blows up large.

[troutinCO]

Meta-Autunite - can you guess it is radioactive? I have measured the average activity at 3.5 micro-sieverts/hr and 2300-2400 counts per minute (cpm) at its closed perky box.

For reference, my background radiation rate averages about 0.1 micro-sieverts/hr and about 100cpm.

[Fly Fishing Rick]

Snail



Brilliant Jumpers



Robber Flies with prey.


Snipe Fly - Another predatory species.


Long-legged Fly - I was surprised to find out that these were predatory, feeding on other small arthropods such as Spider Mites, Aphids, Whiteflies, and even Termites.


No ID

[troutinCO]

I really like the snail shot!

[Fly Fishing Rick]

I really like the snail shot!

Thanks! I like that one too.

[Fly Fishing Rick]

Jumper - No ID


Robber Fly with prey.



Weevil

[Fly Fishing Rick]

A female Deer Fly washing up shortly after biting me... lol



Blue Mud Dauber

[Fly Fishing Rick]

Green Leuconycta Moth


Green Leaf Weevil



Brilliant Jumper on a common milkweed.

[RevMike]

I just noticed this for the first time and I'm making a mental note to participate soon if I manage to remember.

[Fly Fishing Rick]

I just noticed this for the first time and I'm making a mental note to participate soon if I manage to remember.

Looking forward to it!

[RevMike]

Grabbed an old 55mm macro and headed to the woods just last week.

Dandelion at seed.


Clover.

[RevMike]

This one technically exceeds the macro range and it's not a current photo, obviously.

[Fly Fishing Rick]

Grabbed an old 55mm macro and headed to the woods just last week.

Dandelion at seed.


Clover.

Nice! Dandelions always make good macro subjects!

This one technically exceeds the macro range and it's not a current photo, obviously.

Micro is also welcome! Cool shot!

[Fly Fishing Rick]

Brilliant Jumper - Male


Snail - No ID


Goldenrod Crab Spider


Butterfly - No ID

[Fly Fishing Rick]

Weevil


Leafcutter Bee


Leafcutter Bee


Ladybug


Green Crab Spider on a Timothy seed head.