With everything needing to be done now at work, it's been hard to find time to get out and take photos. Fortunately, I did find some interesting photos in the garden while taking breaks. Earlier this week, I went outside with the macro lens for a respite from staring at an ocular torture device (computer screen) and found these bugs on the milkweed plants.
An entomologist could identify them, but I focused on getting photos of them. Too bad they don't have need of profile pics. I think the one above might have been smiling! It's hard to tell with the mandibles.
Where getting in-focus macros on my old Canon 7D required a steady hand, some photographer tricks, and a double-helping of luck, the RP allows me to get these little subjects in focus much, much easier. The auto-focus is far more accurate, and I can zoom the viewfinder in and see what is being focused on much better. The leave was moving in the breeze, so I can't claim it was easy!
The next day, my little friends were elsewhere. There were some bees around, but I wanted to see what I could do with these rather spectacular flowers.
I've no idea what this one is, but it is sure interesting. It looks like a pollen allergic reaction waiting to happen.
The top-down view of the flower came out better than expected. I waited to see if an insect would come and check it out but, alas, nobuggy wanted it.
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