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Macro Monday 10/29: Dreamy Blues

by Jacqueline D'Elia on October 26, 2009 · 14 comments

in My Livable Garden,Water Lilies

Blue Lily of the Nile

It was a busy weekend again. So I pulled a few more favorite macro photos I’ve taken this year. Enjoy!

Agapanthus africanus “Ella Mae” (Lily of the Nile)

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Nymphae ‘Lindsey Woods’ Waterlily up close.

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I found something interesting on the filament of this waterlily. I thought it was pollen from far away, but when I got closer, it was alive, with two eyes and little legs holding on. I have no idea what they are. Update: We now think they are nymphs of dragonflies.

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vrtlaricaana October 26, 2009 at 12:12 pm

just beautiful!

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Eye of the Beholder October 26, 2009 at 1:10 pm

Gorgeous!

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liz October 26, 2009 at 6:23 pm

Lovely photos, the water lily is stunning :)

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Meems October 26, 2009 at 8:02 pm

Sometimes it isn’t until I upload my photos that I see a tiny little micro critter in macro photo. Those first photos must be Agapanthus… one of my favorites here at Hoe and Shovel. Very nice photos.
Meems @ Hoe and Shovel

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elephant's eye October 26, 2009 at 8:17 pm

And the little tiny creature is some sort of mite??

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Frances October 26, 2009 at 11:19 pm

All beautiful, Jackie. What an interesting little creature. :-)
Frances

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Autumn Belle October 26, 2009 at 11:29 pm

All truly beautiful beautiful macros. I find the micro bug very special. Luckily you noticed it and thanks for showing it to us.

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Gel October 27, 2009 at 2:23 am

Hello!- I like the irises especially, are they? Just lovely all of these.

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Jacqueline D'Elia October 27, 2009 at 9:38 am

They are Agapanthus.

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Dave Ingram October 27, 2009 at 3:35 am

Nice! Great focus and depth of field on these macros. Beautiful flowers, well done!

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Grace October 27, 2009 at 4:52 am

Hi Jackie~~ Fabulous photos! I think the tiny bug is a nymph of some kind. At its adult stage it will be more recognizable. I think. :) Those Agapanthus blossoms with water droplets look good enough to eat.

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Gemma October 27, 2009 at 11:00 am

Beautiful and fascinating shots! Especially love all the droplets on the agapanthus! They seem to hang like bells in the rain!

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Micah October 27, 2009 at 3:12 pm

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Mary Delle October 27, 2009 at 5:50 pm

Amazing! Especially that adorable nymph of dragonflies. Must have been a surprise to find.

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