Zabulon Skipper

photograph of a Zabulon Skipper butterflyWhile attempting to photograph some bumble bees at work I noticed this little skipper flitting among the wild flowers.  I’m not certain I’ve identified it correctly but I believe it is a Zabulon Skipper.

Robber Fly

macro photograph of a robber fly on a branchThis robber fly was lying in wait on a low branch in my yard.  Luckily I had my camera and tripod when I spotted it.  You can click on the picture to see a larger version of the image.

Butterfly At Work

Photograph of a blue and black butterfly moving on a flowerDuring a recent visit to the Big Walker Mountain Lookout tower, near Wytheville, VA, I noticed large blue and black winged butterflies busily gathering nectar from nearby flowers.  I had my camera on a slow ISO setting and the evening light was beginning to fade.  The resulting image of a blurred butterfly seemed appropriate to me since they seemed to never stop moving.

A Robin On The Lawn

Photograph of An American Robin

While photographing flowers in the early morning light, I spotted this American Robin.  It was hunting in the lawn, as robins typically do.  I captured this image while it briefly paused to survey its surroundings.