Jan 19
This is an old image I updated by adding textures. The butterfly was photographed at the Butterfly Pavilion at the Desert Botanical Garden. The garden no longer houses as many varieties as in past years. They now mostly have Monarchs. Still fun to see but not as exciting.
Dec 26
Another shot from the Big Bugs exhibit at the Desert Botanical Garden. I think this is the last week they are here and I think they are worth admission!
Dec 19
I led a meetup to see the Big Bugs at the Desert Botanical Garden this morning. Even though the light was great, my photos were kind of boring so I decided to have a little fun with the Daddy Longs Legs. I added some textures and text to make him the star of a horror film 🙂
Dec 2
Last night we went to Luminaria at the Desert Botanical Gardens. A bonus photo op for me this year was David Rogers’ BIG BUGS sculptures! They are amazing and great fun to photograph at night. Hand held, of course 🙂
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May 7
Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis) is an Arizona native tree. It’s deciduous which means many don’t like it in their yard because it’s so messy but I think its gorgeous Orchid-like blooms are worth the trade-off!. These were captured at the Desert Botanical garden.
Apr 22
Some members of my digital club joined me at the Desert Botanical Garden yesterday morning. There were plenty of blooms including many species of Echinopsis such as this candicans (aka Argentine Giant). I love the underside of these beauties so I got down low and lined them up with a blooming Palo Verde. I used a wide aperture so the background would go nice and soft. Canon 70-200mm @182mm, ISO 400, 1/640th sec at f/4.
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