Hello! As the title of today's post suggests, it's catch up time! It's been almost a month since the last post and I've accrued a good number of new photos. Photo opportunities are in abundance this year and I hope everyone is enjoying these photos!
We'll start off with a batch of photos of little critters. I'm really glad to have a close-up lens at my disposal as it really helps. Below, we have a fly, unknown insect, daddy longlegs, bee, and wasp perched atop hydrangea leaves, rose petals, and morning glory flowers.
Here's a good transition point away from our little critters. This particular morning, the sun illuminated this morning glory flower that was facing away from me. In the background are some pink wildflowers. There are also pink morning glories in the backyard a little ways away.
Here's a close-up view of the pink wildflowers with a plump hoverfly perched atop on of the flowers.
The clematis all bloomed in late Spring but there were a few stragglers such as the one below, which is of a different color than the ones that bloomed earlier.
Sunny and cloudless days are great for hanging out and enjoying the great outdoors but rain can also make for nice photos. Below is a hydrangea leaf with water droplets that are resting on its waterproof surface.
While I can match up most plants growing in my front and backyards to a name, some remain nameless, such as the one below. There's a couple of pots with this plant growing in them and if anyone know what they are, do tell!
In addition to flowers, there are edible plants growing, including cucumbers, tomatoes, gourds, and blueberries. Even before these tasty berries were ripe for picking, sneaky little birds already began making frequent trips for a feast of their own!
With nearly all of the other flowers having had their time in the spotlight, it's now the lily's turn. While other lilies have bloomed already, the most colorful of them all (that we have growing) has appeared. Below are photos of the Stargazer and Easter lilies.
Finally, we'll finish up today's entry with hydrangea flowers, which are still in bloom. As mentioned in a previous post, there are several types of hydrangea growing in my yards. The distinction can be seen not in the color of the flower petals but in the shape and arrangement of the petals. With the first photo below, I was trying to capture an "arch" of hydrangea clusters.
Summer's going by fast and the flowers are popping up left and right. Most of them have made their appearance but there's still a couple of them left to bloom. When they do, you'll be sure that a photo of them will be here!
