tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-293488132024-03-13T11:11:24.638-05:00Nature Art Photography And Oil Paintings - by Carolyn Hietala - ARTIST Richmond Virginia- - - - - Fine Art Painting for Nature Lovers & A Photography Blog of Backyard Wildlife Habitats in Chesterfield County, Virginia - - - - - All photographs are original & copyright protected as are my paintings and poetry - - - - - I just LOVE Praying Mantids! Can't you tell?..... CELEBRATE "GREEN EARTH" PRESERVATION!!!! Together we CAN make a difference each and every day. Thanks for viewing my insect wildlife & nature "eye candy"..... always welcome ;0)Carolyn Hietalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02216417123795846728noreply@blogger.comBlogger470125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29348813.post-20773173708108359512010-10-22T11:00:00.010-05:002011-06-29T14:00:54.926-05:00Drinking in the sun ;0)<div align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifeoncanvas/5105474634/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 316px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530902184377657426" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_k9vY5G04SYg/TMG2O5NDKFI/AAAAAAAACv4/rHERPFHEGes/s400/IMG_7432+flickr.jpg" /></a> <strong>Pollinating Wild Aster<br /></strong><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_k9vY5G04SYg/TMG1zNPV2eI/AAAAAAAACvw/FvPoBzz24r8/s1600/IMG_7432+flickr.jpg"></a>Nature Butterfly Insect Photograph by Carolyn Hietala</div><br /><br /><div align="center">Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">All my images are copyright protected with all rights reserved.<br /></span><br /></div></em></div>Carolyn Hietalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02216417123795846728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29348813.post-4095846596768597472010-10-14T06:40:00.023-05:002010-10-14T11:15:58.601-05:00Virginia unemployment rate statistics are displayed in gorgeous Fall colors<div align="center"><br />All Rights reserved. ©<br /><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="http://carolynhietalanatureartpaintings.blogspot.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527868083837808898" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_k9vY5G04SYg/TLbuu_5fMQI/AAAAAAAACvo/t3mSZcehp2k/s400/IMG_6299+flickr.jpg" /></a><br />These splendid Autumn colors via <strong>Mother Nature</strong><br /><br />These splendid Autumn colors <a href="http://www.bls.gov/ro3/valaus.htm"><span style="color:#663333;">http://www.bls.gov/ro3/valaus.htm</span></a> via</p><p align="center"><strong>The United States Department of Labor<br />Bureau of Labor Statistics</strong></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#ff9900;"><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">Which view do you prefer; v</span></em></span><span style="color:#ff9900;"><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">ia Nature or Government?</span></em><br /></span>Nature Foliage Photograph by ARTIST Carolyn Hietala</p><p align="center">Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County</p><p align="center"><em>All my images are copyright protected with all rights reserved.</em></p>Carolyn Hietalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02216417123795846728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29348813.post-56714033468449235462010-10-13T16:46:00.006-05:002011-06-29T14:01:24.896-05:00Unlike so many Americans today..... this Paper Wasp has a JOB!!!!!!<div align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifeoncanvas/5079512440/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527650700318958050" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_k9vY5G04SYg/TLYpBnLzYeI/AAAAAAAACvg/ed_9iuAK6cc/s400/IMG_7427flickr.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">All Rights reserved. ©</span><br /><br /><br />Yes I am job hunting..... got spare? Send ASAP!!!!! ;0)</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><strong>Insect on Wild Aster</strong></div><br /><div align="center">Nature Pollination Photograph by Carolyn Hietala</div><br /><div align="center">Fine Artist in Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County</div><br /><div align="center"><em>All my images are copyright protected with all rights reserved.</em></div><br /><div align="center"></div>Carolyn Hietalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02216417123795846728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29348813.post-75499365548297558332010-08-27T17:12:00.007-05:002010-08-28T10:11:03.171-05:00tiny baby in hand..... neonate Northern Ring-necked Snake? No it's actually a Rough Earth Snake ;0)<div align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifeoncanvas/4933281282/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510216264421796466" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_k9vY5G04SYg/THg4f4Rw6nI/AAAAAAAACvQ/8lqNsYs6FfU/s400/IMG_7197+flickr.jpg" /></a><br /><em>All Rights reserved. ©</em><br />Neonate Rough Earth Snake in my palm, camera in other hand ;0)<br />This newborn Virginia striatula was found under</div><div align="center">dead leaves in my backyard as I was doing yardwork.</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Image taken in Chesterfield County - Richmond, Virginia.</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Reptile Nature Photograph by Carolyn Hietala</div><div align="center"><em>All my images are copyright protected with all rights reserved.</em></div><br /><div align="center"></div>Carolyn Hietalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02216417123795846728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29348813.post-74269599865526614132010-06-24T16:18:00.008-05:002010-09-26T14:29:48.515-05:00Elderberry In Magical Display..... image published ;0)<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifeoncanvas/3109680173/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486454902056034082" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_k9vY5G04SYg/TCPNqjlAHyI/AAAAAAAACvI/GKe9kE7oZHA/s400/IMG_8774+flickr.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifeoncanvas/3109680173/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 243px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486453427465249698" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_k9vY5G04SYg/TCPMUuTKY6I/AAAAAAAACvA/csKEYN8geQU/s400/IMG_7050+flickr.jpg" /></a><strong> June 2010 - Cottage Life Magazine</strong></div><div align="center"><strong>(Edible Berries)</strong></div><div align="center"><strong>Article - "Ripe For The Eating" by Lorraine Johnson<br /></div></strong><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Nature Wild Berry Photograph by Carolyn Hietala - Oil Painter</div><div align="center">Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County</div><div align="center"><em>All my images are copyright protected with all rights reserved.<br /></div></em><div></div>Carolyn Hietalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02216417123795846728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29348813.post-56893475111254589442010-06-16T20:14:00.008-05:002011-06-29T14:01:43.841-05:00rusty metal and predator<div align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifeoncanvas/4707812494/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 246px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483544923988545986" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_k9vY5G04SYg/TBl3Dig70cI/AAAAAAAACu4/ewCZL0z3qLg/s400/IMG_6407+flickr1.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">All Rights reserved. ©</span> </div><br /><div align="center"><br /><strong>Blue Dasher Dragonfly - Pachydiplax longipennis</strong></div><br /><div align="center">Odonata - Male<br /></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Nature Insect Photograph by Carolyn Hietala</div><br /><div align="center">Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County</div><br /><div align="center"><em>All my images are copyright protected with all rights reserved.<br /></div></em>Carolyn Hietalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02216417123795846728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29348813.post-90598728598670881402010-06-16T09:10:00.006-05:002010-06-16T09:19:06.215-05:00Pick One!<div align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifeoncanvas/4706325778/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483374057743864242" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_k9vY5G04SYg/TBjbp0JqUbI/AAAAAAAACuw/kcz5g35Dr0s/s400/IMG_8819+flickr.jpg" /></a><br /><strong>Choose wisely.........for good luck ;0)</strong><br /></div><div align="left"><br />Four-leaf clovers can be found tucked away, dry and forgotten, within the pages of least read books everywhere. Hope comes in many forms I suppose. Personally I believe we create our own "good luck" by our actions. Recently I cut the grass but left several large circles of clover uncut..... for the good fortune of the pollinators, specifically the bee community of course.<br /></div><div align="center"><br />Happy Lucky Bokeh Wednesday EVERYone! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Nature Green Planet Plant Photograph by Carolyn Hietala</div><div align="center">Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County</div><div align="center"><em>All my images are copyright protected with all rights reserved</em>.<br /></div>Carolyn Hietalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02216417123795846728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29348813.post-90695528076619247162010-06-15T13:25:00.008-05:002011-06-29T14:02:05.687-05:00Bumblebee on lovely pink Bristly Locust Blossoms<div align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifeoncanvas/4701742736/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483069094020570002" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_k9vY5G04SYg/TBfGSlwE25I/AAAAAAAACuo/__fvDuY4eao/s400/IMG_2328+flickr.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">All Rights reserved. ©</span><br /><br />Bristly Locust - Robinia hispida - small shrub or tree<br />Bumble Bee - Bombus - pollinating insect</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Nature Flower Pollination Photograph by Carolyn Hietala</div><br /><div align="center">Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County</div><br /><div align="center"><em>All my images are copyright protected with all rights reserved.</em><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Carolyn Hietalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02216417123795846728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29348813.post-56259353459452780602010-06-15T07:20:00.008-05:002010-06-15T07:34:26.745-05:00yard bunny enjoying the clover<div align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifeoncanvas/4703119424/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 311px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482974601528030322" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_k9vY5G04SYg/TBdwWZyRNHI/AAAAAAAACug/ISQ9yV3VLlE/s400/IMG_6145+flickr.jpg" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">All Rights reserved. ©</span></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="left">The little critter now allows me to get a bit closer before bounding into the thick grasses. I can see small grass tunnels everywhere in the meadow ;0)</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong>Native Young Wild Rabbit - Lagomorpha leporidae</strong></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Nature Mammal Photograph by Carolyn Hietala</div><div align="center">Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County</div><div align="center"><em>All my images are copyright protected with all rights reserved.</em><br /><br /><br /></div>Carolyn Hietalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02216417123795846728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29348813.post-39573366059845248602010-06-14T08:52:00.007-05:002010-06-14T09:07:11.547-05:00Damselfly Land is such a lovely place to be!<div align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifeoncanvas/4699712896/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482627438319543202" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_k9vY5G04SYg/TBY0m2DYo6I/AAAAAAAACuY/JmudbYKNCPk/s400/IMG_5993+flickr.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">All Rights reserved. ©</span><br /><br /><strong>Fragile Forktail - Ischnura posita - Odonata</strong><br />(I think it is a juvenile female, correct me if I'm wrong please)<br /><br />A tiny precious backyard creature.</div><div align="center">I adore their gentle spirit but they also are fierce hunters ;0)<br /><br /><strong>Have a wonderful week everyone!</strong></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Nature Odonata Insect Photograph by Carolyn Hietala</div><div align="center">Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County</div><div align="center"><em>All my images are copyright protected with all rights reserved.</em><br /><br /></div>Carolyn Hietalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02216417123795846728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29348813.post-2827173028038838502010-06-13T07:59:00.006-05:002010-06-13T08:14:06.099-05:00Leaf-cutter Bee on Daisy Fleabane<div align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifeoncanvas/4695966272/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482242845024648050" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_k9vY5G04SYg/TBTW0kYe-3I/AAAAAAAACuQ/BgQxxvsNG1I/s400/IMG_8744+flickr.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">All Rights reserved. ©</span><br /><br /><strong>Leaf-cutter Bee</strong> <strong>- Megachile?</strong></div><div align="center">(Not sure of this id so please let me know if incorrect)<br /></div><div align="center"><strong>Daisy Fleabane - Erigeron annuus</strong></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Nature Insect Pollination Photograph by Carolyn Hietala</div><div align="center">Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County</div><div align="center"><em>All my images are copyright protected with all rights reserved.</em><br /></div>Carolyn Hietalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02216417123795846728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29348813.post-41919462772737736462010-06-11T14:11:00.010-05:002010-06-11T20:15:52.724-05:00Mosquito..... manufacturing misery ;0(<div align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifeoncanvas/4691378200/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 265px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481596066108730674" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_k9vY5G04SYg/TBKKlFKW7TI/AAAAAAAACuI/2pTD_9c6Dd0/s400/IMG_6054+flickrcp4.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">All Rights reserved. ©</span><br /><br />She's on standing rainwater.</div><div align="center">Dump the water and grab the DEET!!!!!<br /><br /><strong>Mosquito - Culicidae</strong></div><div align="center">(female engorged with eggs)<br /><br />Nature Backyard Insect Photograph by Carolyn Hietala</div><div align="center">Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County</div><div align="center"><em>All my images are copyright protected with all rights reserved.</em></div>Carolyn Hietalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02216417123795846728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29348813.post-9972815983369271662010-06-11T09:04:00.010-05:002011-06-29T14:02:41.923-05:00Green Metallic Bee - Halictid bee - Agapostemon virescens<div align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifeoncanvas/4690820076/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 273px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481517059461872642" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_k9vY5G04SYg/TBJCuSd3_AI/AAAAAAAACuA/k8IotWwk4vc/s400/IMG_6279+flickr.jpg" /></a><strong></strong> <span style="font-size:85%;">All Rights Reserved. ©</span> <br /><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><strong>Iridescent Little Bee On Blackberry Blossom</strong><br /></div><br /><div align="center">Sawtooth Blackberry - Rubus argutus</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Nature Backyard Insect Photograph by Carolyn Hietala</div><br /><div align="center">Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County</div><br /><div align="center"><em>All my images are copyright protected with all rights reserved.</em></div><br /><div align="center"></div></div>Carolyn Hietalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02216417123795846728noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29348813.post-67771472561763599672010-06-09T15:58:00.005-05:002010-06-09T16:06:55.620-05:00under shade of petals<div align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifeoncanvas/4686226958/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480881591165180002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 377px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_k9vY5G04SYg/TBAAxKlg2GI/AAAAAAAACt4/poYD516wQYk/s400/IMG_4415+flickrcp.jpg" border="0" /></a>All Rights Reserved. ©</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><strong>Life supports life</strong>........ we're all connected in some fashion.<br />(rose & fly & bee in monochromatic unity)</div><div align="center">Faux Vintage</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Nature Sepia Tone Blossom Photograph by Carolyn Hietala</div><div align="center">Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County</div><div align="center"><em>All my images are copyright protected with all rights reserved.</em></div>Carolyn Hietalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02216417123795846728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29348813.post-37731306063140451222010-06-09T07:43:00.005-05:002010-06-09T07:54:32.588-05:00Free Wild Bird Food............ compliments of Mulberry Tree<div align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifeoncanvas/4684496455/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480754407685829714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_k9vY5G04SYg/TA-NGHNFNFI/AAAAAAAACtw/I3ab1bFxWn4/s400/IMG_5811+flickr.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">All Rights Reserved. ©</span> <br />And Of Course..... Thanks To Mother Nature ;0)<br /><div align="left"><br />This Mulberry Tree is growing in leaps and bounds with the recent rainstorms. The birds are plucking off the fruit as soon as the mulberries ripen ;0(<br /></div><br />Nature Berry Photograph by Carolyn Hietala<br />Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County<br /><em>All my images are copyright protected with all rights reserved.</em><br /></div>Carolyn Hietalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02216417123795846728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29348813.post-28037970474834462672010-06-08T07:08:00.004-05:002010-06-08T07:17:24.684-05:00breezy bug love<div align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifeoncanvas/4681334337/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480373785625688786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_k9vY5G04SYg/TA4y6_iU-tI/AAAAAAAACto/cxlbw2hoZcc/s400/IMG_5754+flickr.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">All Rights reserved. ©</span></div><br /><br /><br />The wind was whipping and twirling these wildflowers so it was a miracle that I was able to get even one image that wasn't a total blur ;0)<br /><br /><br /><div align="center">Family Rhopalidae - Scentless Plant Bugs</div><div align="center">Genus Harmostes</div><div align="center">Species reflexulus (Harmostes reflexulus)</div><div align="center">Happy Tuesday!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Nature Mating Insects Photograph by Carolyn Hietala</div><div align="center">Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County</div><div align="center"><em>All my images are copyright protected with all rights reserved.<br /></em></div>Carolyn Hietalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02216417123795846728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29348813.post-13916071194952712142010-06-07T10:24:00.004-05:002010-06-07T10:34:01.380-05:00pretty is as pretty does.....<div align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifeoncanvas/4678714006/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480053361052397858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_k9vY5G04SYg/TA0Pf0-2sSI/AAAAAAAACtg/KKz0rwrhomQ/s400/IMG_4133+flickr.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">All Rights reserved. ©</span><br /><br /><strong>.....as my Grandmother used to say ;0)</strong><br /><br /><br />Kindness is certainly a virtue that shines bright<br />and beautiful, it's always appreciated...............;0)<br /><br />Graham Thomas English Rose<br />A gift for my kind and generous Flickr friends! Thanks.<br /><br />Nature Flower Blossom Photograph by Carolyn Hietala<br />Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County<br /><em>All my images are copyright protected with all rights reserved.</em><br /><br /></div>Carolyn Hietalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02216417123795846728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29348813.post-24833310900676380542010-06-07T06:18:00.005-05:002010-06-07T06:25:40.961-05:00making a beautiful first impression<div align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifeoncanvas/4678451572/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479989917649235570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_k9vY5G04SYg/TAzVy740bnI/AAAAAAAACtY/gbPWHG03nQM/s400/IMG_6512+flickr.jpg" border="0" /></a> All Rights reserved. ©</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>Bristly Locust</strong> - Robinia hispida - small shrub or tree<br />Have a lovely week everyone ;0)</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Nature Pink Flower Photograph by Carolyn Hietala</div><div align="center">Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County</div><div align="center"><em>All my images are copyright protected with all rights reserved.</em></div>Carolyn Hietalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02216417123795846728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29348813.post-88151878629530765922010-06-06T12:16:00.004-05:002010-06-06T12:25:49.402-05:00Blue Dasher Dragonfly..... female on Cudweed<div align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifeoncanvas/4674650026/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479711586459412738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 269px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_k9vY5G04SYg/TAvYp7aBaQI/AAAAAAAACtQ/sJpd-IllzUI/s400/IMG_5418+flickrcp.jpg" border="0" /></a>All Rights reserved. ©<br />This is the first Dasher I have seen this season.</div><div align="center">The rain barrel is but a few feet away ;0)<br /><strong>Blue Dasher Dragonfly - Pachydiplax longipennis</strong><br /><strong>Odonata - Female</strong><br /><br />Nature Backyard Dragonfly Photograph by Carolyn Hietala<br />Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County<br /><em>All my images are copyright protected with all rights reserved.</em><br /></div>Carolyn Hietalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02216417123795846728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29348813.post-46300167356753902442010-06-04T06:40:00.011-05:002010-06-04T07:16:44.372-05:00One of my mosquito images is published ;0)<a href="http://www.chesterfieldobserver.com/news/2010-06-02/Front_Page/Fight_the_bite.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478887702036607090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 272px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_k9vY5G04SYg/TAjrViwl8HI/AAAAAAAACtA/edeAA6EMYcM/s400/IMG_5372.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifeoncanvas/4667533238/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478882996632981394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_k9vY5G04SYg/TAjnDpw8j5I/AAAAAAAACs4/dGxyQ1ecn-g/s400/IMG_3937+obs.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>This is a very informative article titled "Fight the bite" by Katherine Houstoun in the Chesterfield Observer about those pesty Asian Tiger Mosquitos. If you are bothered by these insects in your yard you should certainly read it. Here is the online link <a href="http://www.chesterfieldobserver.com/news/2010-06-02/Front_Page/Fight_the_bite.html">http://www.chesterfieldobserver.com/news/2010-06-02/Front_Page/Fight_the_bite.html</a> or pick up a newspaper copy for handy reference.</div><div></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Nature Biting Insect Photograph by Carolyn Hietala</div><div align="center">Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County</div><div align="center"><em>All my images are copyright protected with all rights reserved.</em></div></div>Carolyn Hietalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02216417123795846728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29348813.post-43796413981973538232010-06-03T09:29:00.009-05:002010-06-03T12:19:26.921-05:00you're my one and only......... sweet veronica<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifeoncanvas/4665628601/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478554973884719986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_k9vY5G04SYg/TAe8uNzZI3I/AAAAAAAACsw/SDYJJaIj8Jc/s400/IMG_5075+flickr.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>Veronica polita or Grey Field-speedwell</strong></div><div align="center">Figwort - Scrophulariaceae</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">A delicate blue and white wildflower delight,</div><div align="center">or just another weed in the lawn ;0)</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Nature Native Flower Photograph by Carolyn Hietala</div><div align="center">Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County</div><div align="center"><em>All my images are copyright protected with all rights reserved.</em></div>Carolyn Hietalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02216417123795846728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29348813.post-35399718182444868672010-06-01T06:36:00.004-05:002010-06-01T06:43:11.654-05:00backyard toad..... always underfoot<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifeoncanvas/4659096105/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477768138651161106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_k9vY5G04SYg/TATxGYJBUhI/AAAAAAAACso/4CYpNbB7UBg/s400/IMG_4516.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />By day this adult <strong>Eastern American Toad Frog (<em>Bufo Americanus</em>)</strong> can either be found under the deck, smothered in leaves or under the step leading out from the deck. The dark color on the lower body is evident that it was recently in darkness as they change color according to their environment..... from almost black to pale reddish brown or tan.<br /><br />At night is when I have to make sure I don't step on the critter. Quite often it can be found on the deck, hopping about snatching up insects attracted by the indoor lights. ;0)<br /><br /><div align="center">Nature Backyard Amphibian Photograph by Carolyn Hietala</div><div align="center">Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County</div><div align="center"><em>All my images are copyright protected with all rights reserved.</em></div>Carolyn Hietalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02216417123795846728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29348813.post-9428109141442648872010-05-31T13:29:00.008-05:002010-05-31T13:36:36.701-05:00always look before you leap............... Eastern Box Turtle<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifeoncanvas/4655719551/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477503408270375346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_k9vY5G04SYg/TAQAVCnyebI/AAAAAAAACsg/Qnh8hANcrGo/s400/IMG_4307+flickr.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">I just love finding young turtles, they're</div><div align="center">missing the "bumps of life."</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /><strong>Eastern Box Turtle - <em>Terrapene carolina carolina</em></strong></div><div align="center">(the shell of this one was about 6 inches in length)</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Backyard Nature Photograph by Carolyn Hietala</div><div align="center">Taken in Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County</div><div align="center"><em>All my images are copyright protected with all rights reserved.</em></div>Carolyn Hietalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02216417123795846728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29348813.post-21014181621644179762010-05-29T16:10:00.003-05:002010-05-29T16:19:03.821-05:00nostalgic ant #2<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifeoncanvas/4648855914/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476802979667104386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_k9vY5G04SYg/TAGDSuvb0oI/AAAAAAAACsY/rjsdHdwL5_c/s400/IMG_4162+flickr.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">.....it's busy eating pollen off flowers.....</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Treasured in faux vintage sepia tones..... muted and soft ;0)</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Nature Backyard Insect Photograph by Carolyn Hietala</div><div align="center">Image taken in Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County</div><div align="center"><em>All my images are copyright protected with all rights reserved.</em></div>Carolyn Hietalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02216417123795846728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29348813.post-12386128022522375662010-05-28T08:22:00.011-05:002010-05-28T09:04:23.627-05:00Asian Tiger Mosquito - Aedes albopictus..... known carrier of West Nile Virus<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifeoncanvas/4646755523/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476315635556447602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 356px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_k9vY5G04SYg/S__IDkdCdXI/AAAAAAAACsQ/_jrLOthquWY/s400/IMG_3808+flickrvin.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><strong>Faux Vintage Photograph</strong></div><div align="center">(side view)</div><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lifeoncanvas/4646755523/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476311025024363218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 253px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_k9vY5G04SYg/S__D3M4h6tI/AAAAAAAACsI/x4gMsnMn4Zg/s400/IMG_4099+flickrbw.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>My model is visibly tiring ;0)</strong></div><div align="center">(for full color images of this little predator click on images)</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div></div><div></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Nature Backyard Insect Photograph by Carolyn Hietala</div><div align="center">Image taken in Richmond, Virginia - Chesterfield County</div><div align="center"><em>All my images are copyright protected with all rights reserved.</em></div>Carolyn Hietalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02216417123795846728noreply@blogger.com0