July 8, 2013

Today while re-potting a few plants,  this little Jumping Spider emerged from the shadows. 

I begged it to please turn around a show it's face...

A little bit more, please.....

There we are!  Thank you - but please stop waving those pedipalps at me now.....

July 7, 2013

A plant of many names: Balloon Plant, Cotton Bush, Hairy Balls, Milkwood -  to name just a few

This photo nearly landed in the recycle bin, but the more I looked at it, the more I liked it!

The seed that would not let go initially caught my eye, but with the setting sun coming from behind towards the right side of the picture, I did not have much hope for the shot, but took it anyway.

I love the way the afternoon sun lends a glow to the whole picture. The little white spots are where the light penetrated the seams on the other side of the dry seed head

July 6, 2013

Catching some winter sun on his back and giving me a very dirty look!

I was so far away that I thought it might not even notice me.

At first I thought it was a Square-tailed Drongo, but then saw that the eyes were dark.

Perhaps a Black Flycatcher?