Stretch! by cjwhite

Stretch!

I'm having fun with the 50mm lens. I didn't get to play as much as I'd like today. It was stormy on and off. I looked up once today and there was a really scary black cloud coming my way. I'm still not brave enough to stay outside for lightning pics.

This is a little Burrowing Bee. It was enjoying the Wood Slurge. The splurge is a very popular plant right now.

I saw my first snake for the year. I came around the house and the cats were playing with it! I did take a few snaps. Too bad I didn't have my zoom lens on. I told my family it was huge and looked like an anaconda. In reality, it was about a foot long. :0)

Thank you so much for your kind comments and faves on yesterday's pics! I really appreciate them! :0)
I love those little green plants. So your cats caught a snake... what fun!
March 18th, 2012  
I do the same when I see a snake - it was this huge! Have fun with the 50!:)
March 18th, 2012  
@5unflow3r They brought it to the porch! They always want to share their hunts. I keep telling them there's no need to share. LOL!
March 18th, 2012  
Oh, Carolyn. They weren't sharing. They're trying to teach you how to hunt because cats feel sorry for humans and our clear inability to find good food for ourselves.
March 18th, 2012  
Anaconda !! Love it.. lol chicken..

Love how this guys wings are folded.. cool shot.. !!!
March 18th, 2012  
Beautiful, delicate, furry shot. Great detail. You've mastered your new lens already by the looks of it. (What sort of snake was it? Just interested as yours are different from ours.)
March 18th, 2012  
@cjwhite Mitzi used to leave us poor blind moles. Blech
March 18th, 2012  
Beautiful photo
March 18th, 2012  
@girlie Thank you Robin! It was a Common Garter Snake. They get their name from their stripes. They look like the stripes on garters that men used to wear to keep their socks up. :0)
March 18th, 2012  
Nice picture! Yesterday's title (a study in green) suits this picture too!
March 18th, 2012  
I've been thinking of trying out a 50mm, but I think I am going to wait till I get my new camera. Thsi turned out great!
March 18th, 2012  
Great macro Carolyn!
March 18th, 2012  
Great capture, Carolyn! So glad you are enjoying your new lens!
March 18th, 2012  
Great capture
March 18th, 2012  
Wow! Amazing capture!
March 18th, 2012  
Everyday there's either a dead mouse or a mole on the deck, but so far no snakes. I finally caught my wild cat Tues night. I took her to the vet Wed. He worked her in and got her spayed. Yay!! Only 1 more to go and I have an appointment for her in 2 wks. Glad you are having fun with your new camera lens. Waiting to see some crystal ball pictures.
March 18th, 2012  
@memejanetx3 Thank you, Janet! I've been practicing with the crystal ball, but I haven't gotten anything I really liked yet. I need to get away from home to take pics with it. :0)
March 18th, 2012  
Great shot! I've never seen a burrowing bee before
March 18th, 2012  
Beautiful!
March 18th, 2012  
wow, those wings are BEAUTIFUL
March 18th, 2012  
oh wow! what a sweet shot! I love it. very nice!
March 18th, 2012  
Did you see Fuzzy on PP? I was so excited as one of mine were next to her - yey! :0) The is another lovely shot and pilates done for the day - check:0)
March 18th, 2012  
Great shot - love the detail on the wings!!
March 18th, 2012  
What gorgeous greens. And a cool little visitor.
March 18th, 2012  
Fascinating shot. Have never seen one of those bees before
March 18th, 2012  
Nice capture of the little guy. I like the patterns in the leaves and buds too :)
March 18th, 2012  
Great capture .. He has a very fluffy head .. Great detailed shot!
March 18th, 2012  
Nice capture and theme shot. I like your composition and the detail.
March 18th, 2012  
you know, i have the same problem lately with the new camera....wrong lens when i see something.
March 18th, 2012  
Great theme shot!!!
March 18th, 2012  
Love the fresh greens, have fun with the 50mm, it's a great lens!
March 18th, 2012  
Pretty green.
March 18th, 2012  
Fantastic shot, love all of that beautiful green!
March 18th, 2012  
Beautiful shot!
March 18th, 2012  
Wonderful closeup capture of the been. I've never seen a plant like that. I'm going to look it up.
March 18th, 2012  
@vernabeth Thank you, Beth! It's a wildflower. I think it's wood splurge.
March 18th, 2012  
Gotta love that nifty fifty, eh? Love the vibrant green here - mostly because all I've seen is grey around here lately!
March 18th, 2012  
You always take wonderful photos. That new lens is just going to help! Wonderful photo, love the detail! You'll have to get another camera so that you can have the other lens available too! :0
March 18th, 2012  
Lovely shot. Plant is very pretty. I don't know it at all. Beautiful wildflower.
March 18th, 2012  
Oh no! I hope the snake (and your cat) remained unscathed after. Nice close up of this guys fuzz (:
March 18th, 2012  
Looks like you've mastered the nifty fifty! Well done!
March 18th, 2012  
Beautiful shot Carolyn.... and congratulations on the pp page ♥
This is a fav for me ♥
March 18th, 2012  
such an unusual bee! love the detail
March 18th, 2012  
The bugs are back! Nice capture.
March 18th, 2012  
This turned out great! Not a snake fan here either!!
March 18th, 2012  
I also prefer bees instead snakes. Although on a pic snakes also are beautiful. Great capture and close up ,beautiful details.
March 18th, 2012  
So beautiful!
March 19th, 2012  
Wonderful detail!
March 19th, 2012  
great details and colours! i rather they share a snake than a mouse ... ;-)
March 19th, 2012  
Now I have seen a burrowing bee and whatever you said that plant was! LOL. I think that will frustrate me about getting a macro lens...the "darn I have the wrong lens on to get this shot" thing. Oh well. I need to just deal with it, I guess!
March 20th, 2012  
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