August 28, 2009

I have always been a huge proponent of carrying around a camera at all times. The one time you do not carry your camera is the one time that you will inevitably see some incredible and amazing thing. Recently, I replaced my much loved Lumix DMC-TZ5 with Panasonic's new DMC-ZS3. This new model has not only an excellent macro feature, but Panasonic has developed some rather nifty macro zoom capability. My favorite feature is the camera's ability to shoot HD movies in all modes! I'll have to post a video shot in macro zoom in the near future.

Having said all of that, I was enjoying a cool adult beverage last night at a friend's house when we discovered an excellent example of an orb weaving spider (a cat-faced spider, I believe). As an added bonus, she was enjoying an evening meal!

August 8, 2009

After another series of incredible storms (including lightening, hail, rain and more rain), we managed to sneak out once again and see who was hanging about in our favorite gardens. We had an added bonus this session of getting the opportunity to visit an amazing sunflower garden tended by Jessica, a friend's daughter. I have also included two wonderful images from another friend, Mr. Art White, who is quickly becoming an accomplished macro photographer in his own right and who has the uncanny ability to catch these elusive little blighters in some of their best poses!