Tag Archives: Close Up

White snakeroot

September 15, 2024Close Up, FlowersJonathan

I’ve seen a lot of these tiny beauties while walking the woods lately.

Blooming butterflies

August 14, 2024Close Up, InsectsJonathan

A few shots from this year’s Blooming Butterflies at Olbrich Gardens. Above is a giant swallowtail.

Northern wildflowers

August 6, 2024Close Up, FlowersJonathan

A few wildflowers I came across while I was in northern Wisconsin.

Hey Miss Dragonfly

July 26, 2024Close Up, Insects, QuotesJonathan

“Hey Miss Dragonfly, I see you look at me with your beautiful eyes.
You must be wondering, what type of creature am I.”
– Ziggy Marley

Teeny tiny grasshopper

July 19, 2024Close Up, Flowers, InsectsJonathan

I almost didn’t notice this tiny little guy, when I was admiring some coneflowers.

Unfurling ferns

June 11, 2024Close UpJonathan

More April blooms

April 26, 2024Close Up, FlowersJonathan

Blue scilla (a.k.a. squill) and crab apple blossoms.

New maple growth

April 24, 2024Close Up, Spring, TreesJonathan

April blossoms

April 17, 2024Close Up, FlowersJonathan

We’re hitting peak flower season in Madison.

Magnolias in waiting

April 7, 2024Close Up, FlowersJonathan

When the buds of magnolia blossoms start to emerge, they can be almost as beautiful as the flowers themselves.