Thursday

Would a bug say..... "WOW! What a beautiful view!" ?


Rhyparochromidae ? Ligyrocoris ?

Of the Heteroptera (True Bugs)
Marsh grasses with small insects feeding on their seed.
Nature Photograph by Carolyn Hietala
Richmond Virginia - Chesterfield County

Friday

This one's for all you CSI fans ;0)


The Romance of Gil Grissom & Sara Sidle lives on!
Image by Carolyn Hietala

Thursday

WHAT!!!!???? Was it something I said????



One of those "I'm outta here" moments ;0)
Oh, the trials and tribulations of attracting a mate.
You think match.com might help?


Wild Asters & Pearly Crescentspot (Phyciodes tharos)

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Nature Butterfly Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

Wednesday

Having Monday Blues On Wednesday ;0(



Mommy spider guarding her egg sacs.
Web was found in an American Holly tree
This image has been digitally altered of course using ArcSoft PhotoStudio that came with my digital Canon Rebel XT. I used the Sigma 150 macro lens for this shot.
Arachnid Nature Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

Monday

Dreamy Whiskasssss!!!


My Charlie in available window light ;0)

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Kitty Photography by Carolyn Hietala

Sunday

My Boy Charlie


Bird Watching

Charlie is a rescue kitty.
He rescues me daily with his sensitive loving nature ;0)
Richmond Virginia

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Tabby Cat Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

Saturday

Busy Bokeh


Small Bee On White Wildflowers ;0)
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Insect Nature Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

Essence Of A Cat


Greyboy exudes energy and has an exciting zest for life. He can turn even the air into a play toy. This image perfectly captures this feline's dynamic personality!
Cat Photograph by Carolyn Hietala
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Friday

Bored? Frazzled? Need vacation? Does frolicking in the sun, experiencing new exciting smells and sights sound tempting?


Spend a day with ME!
Wild Asters & Pearly Crescentspot (Phyciodes tharos)

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Butterfly Nature Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

Thursday

A beautiful Richmond model..... thanks for posing!

Evening Wait

In teaching myself people portraiture, I have discovered that
it is quite a bit different than photographing bugs on flowers.
Fortunately my model is very patient!



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Richmond Virginia - Chesterfield County
Human Nature Portrait by Carolyn Hietala

Wednesday

Succulent Display - Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden


This wonderful grouping of plants was actually constructed as to cascade from the top of a wall alongside the walkway leading to the Conservatory. One day I would love to make a similar mound planting at home..... one day ;0)

Richmond Virginia Gardens Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

Tuesday

grassy brassy love


Sunny Lovers In Camouflage
Nature Procreation Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

Monday

Ethereal Cat


Charlie is beside himself..... window gazing ;0)
Kitty Nature Photograph by Carolyn Hietala
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Sunlit Smile..... my first attempt at portraiture ;0)



A Lovely Richmonder


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Portrait Of A Woman by Carolyn Hietala

Sunday

fresh out of kleenex


A bit of Min Pin humor ;0)
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Nature Dog Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

Saturday

Good Old Summertime..... Come Back! Missing Rain Barrel Frog ;0)


Rain Barrel Frog - Lounging in the shade.
I don't know where this fellow is spending the Winter but I'm sure it's cold there ;0)

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Nature Summer Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

Friday

Horizontal Posture


Let's turn back time with a touch of Autumn!
Fall Colors - Richmond Virginia - Chesterfield County

Small spotted yellow leaves on tiny branches resembling little baby trees..... lined up nicely on a very straight chunky limb. Whew! That's a mouthful. Or is it limbs on branches? I'll figure it out later ;0)
Nature Seasonal Photograph by Carolyn Hietala

Thursday

Wishing all the bees of the world a much better year in 2009! Plant and preserve our native wildflowers ;0)


Let our bees NOT disappear in a blur......
help save the bee!!!!!!!


HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!..... HAVE A SUPER 2009 ;0)


Search the net and you will find out more about the plight of bees.
Our very existance depends on them.

I especially appreciate the honeybees with their gift of honey..... don't you?
Nature Insect Photograph by Carolyn Hietala
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My Honey is so special..... she glows!


Hug your loved ones and enjoy
an especially glorious 2009 together..... one and all! ;0)

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Nature Honeybee Photograph by Carolyn Hietala
 
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