MONDAY MACROS: A new series starts today.

I’m out such a lot in the summer months with my DSLR and macro lens that I’m sure I can post once a week with some close-ups of our natural world.

Well, that’s the plan; the intention; the sincerely well-meant resolution; the pious hope…..

……that every Monday I can post at least one recently taken macro. If the weather keeps us indoors, then I’ll take a picture of something in the house – even if it’s only a close-up of a cat’s whisker!

These macros are from a visit last week to BROCKHOLES a local nature reserve.

Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston, macro , snail

BROCKHOLES: A Snail in the Sunshine ©HelenBushe

Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston, macro, hoverfly

BROCKHOLES: Hoverfly on a Buttercup ©HelenBushe

Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston, macro, 7-Spot Ladybird

BROCKHOLES: 7-spot Ladybird ©HelenBushe

Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston, macro, common darter dragonfly

BROCKHOLES: Common Darter Dragonfly ©HelenBushe

Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston, macro, moth, idea lutealis

BROCKHOLES: Udea Lutealis Moth ©HelenBushe

BROCKHOLES: Common Darter Dragonfly (close-up) ©HelenBushe

That’s Week 1 of my MONDAY MACRO series.

I hope you have enjoyed it.

28 Comments

Arkenaten · 24 July 2017 at 09:46

Oh, my goodness! Superb shots , Helen, Dragonfly is gorgeous. We’ll have to wait six months here to see dragonflies once more!

HMB · 24 July 2017 at 09:54

Dragonflies are worth waiting for

paulfraser11 · 23 July 2017 at 16:13

Stunning work Helen, beautiful pictures

ultimatetravel8 · 22 July 2017 at 15:14

Nice Macro pictures!

HMB · 22 July 2017 at 15:27

Thank you. I appreciate your comment

Joanne Sisco · 12 July 2017 at 20:30

We seem to have a surplus of snails and dragonflies this year. Thanks for the wonderful closeup view of them!

HMB · 12 July 2017 at 21:04

Dragonflies aren’t in abundance here. We have to go out searching for them . This makes getting a good picture all the more rewarding. Whereas snails…. well they just sit there for as long as you need them .

Joanne Sisco · 12 July 2017 at 21:17

Snails are so accommodating!! 🙂

HMB · 12 July 2017 at 21:27

Manja Mexi Movie · 11 July 2017 at 20:33

Such fun! Great series idea.

HMB · 11 July 2017 at 20:48

Thanks Manja

Amy · 11 July 2017 at 16:55

What a stunning macro series, Helen! Glad I didn’t post my macros today or yesterday. 🙂 🙂
The brockholes is so nicely framed by these two leave, clever. The dragonfly is a stunning capture. I’m in awe…

HMB · 11 July 2017 at 16:59

Thanks Amy. Your kind comments have me smiling from ear to ear. Come on, let’s see your macros…..

Amy · 11 July 2017 at 18:25

You have raised the bar for macro, Helen. 🙂

HMB · 11 July 2017 at 18:32

Laurie Graves · 11 July 2017 at 14:55

Oh, my gosh! Splendid! I love up close and personal with critters and flowers. Certainly gives one a different perspective.

HMB · 11 July 2017 at 16:02

Thanks Laurie. I find it very relaxing watching them . They are certainly busier than I am. I love looking at the details on screen too when I get home.