For today I thought a closer look at the Orchard Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio aegeus), would be a great submission for the #animalphotography Mondays @photocontest curated by @juliank. These photos were

A golden latte during the golden hour is my submission for Sundays #goldenhourphotography by @juliank This photo was taken with an iPhone 8 by @tr3nt.

A collection of some lady beetles that I have photographed around my garden over the years is my entry for Thursdays #macrophotography . Covergent Lady Beetle - (Hippodamia convergens) Fungus-eating Lady

Tree fern (Cyathea cooperi) For today's ThursdayGreen, I thought this tree fern with it's beautifully backlit fronds would make the perfect contribution for the #ColorChallenge by @kalemandra. These photos

Fungus-eating Ladybird (Illeis galbula) This cute little ladybird is my contribution for todays #ColorChallenge YellowWednesday by @kalemandra. These photos were taken with a Canon EOS 600D with a Canon

Handful of red This beautiful selection from the garden is my contribution for #colorchallenge Mondayred. This photo was taken with an iPhone 8.

This colourful pic of Coleus is my contribution for #Colorchallenge sundaypurple. This photo was taken with a Canon EOS 600D with a Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS lens.

The clouds put on an amazing show at sunset Each picture was taken about 2 minutes apart with an iPhone 8 in panorama mode.

These Bull Ants I have found to usually be very defensive, but this little guy initially didn't seem to mind posing for a few quick snaps. Pondering about his next move. Been following him around for a

African Daisy This flower has such amazing colour. This photo was taken with a Canon EOS 600D with a Canon MP-E65mm 1-5x f2.8 Macro Photo Lens.

A closer inspection of some daisies revealed A ladybug maybe searching for some juicy aphids. Crab spider waiting patiently for a victim. A hoverfly stopping by for a quick feed. Some busy bees collecting