tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post3671769882586561910..comments2024-03-27T07:00:37.924+00:00Comments on "By Stargoose And Hanglands": It's The Little ThingsJohn "By Stargoose And Hanglands"http://www.blogger.com/profile/00832873074550725579noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-5152779432697754072022-06-22T18:04:28.438+01:002022-06-22T18:04:28.438+01:00You are so right, John, as indeed it is the little...You are so right, John, as indeed it is the little things in life and nature that can be the most interesting. Many people overlook what is right below their eyes in favor of the larger picture, so to speak. I can recall spending hours taking photos of butterflies, insects and wildflowers during our years of living in VA. It was always an interesting several hours. Thanks for reminding me that the little things DO matter.Beatrice P. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281239556392874979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-79836793822642088802022-06-22T13:21:44.860+01:002022-06-22T13:21:44.860+01:00John, my photo of the swallowtail butterfly had th...John, my photo of the swallowtail butterfly had the advantage of being up close with my iPhone. The butterfly was oblivious to me and my close proximity. As to a walk through our barn? Don't know if the local historical society with do something similar to Plainfield's. We have shared the large tin sign that we mounted in the rec room loft in there with many folks.Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992626996077874832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-69664158991082793712022-06-22T11:36:23.826+01:002022-06-22T11:36:23.826+01:00Hi John - it's so excellent we have records fr...Hi John - it's so excellent we have records from the ages gone - in folklore and in actuality - that we can see from your photos and notes of today - how true they remain ... we are so lucky to be alive and appreciate these, especially from friends and children in the know - delightful post - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-5918932367195646492022-06-20T21:35:38.151+01:002022-06-20T21:35:38.151+01:00As a parent it can drive you mad when children sto...As a parent it can drive you mad when children stop to inspect every tiny thing - and yet, as you say, they have a keen eye and we can learn from them. jennyfreckleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12221511824958069710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-27637709378659857632022-06-20T04:19:27.023+01:002022-06-20T04:19:27.023+01:00These are the little things I love...or some of th...These are the little things I love...or some of them. There are a couple that I just see occasionally that I want to photograph and never get the chance. If I ever do it will be pure luck. The Bee Orchid is really cool. I thought it was a bee a first glance.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015780995837712115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-46964417527186624352022-06-20T03:29:40.224+01:002022-06-20T03:29:40.224+01:00What lovely photos of a great variety. No sign of...What lovely photos of a great variety. No sign of dragonflies here. We used to get lots on our previous property.Susan Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14400003572211042194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-29661754516534750562022-06-20T00:03:21.878+01:002022-06-20T00:03:21.878+01:00Smaller things are often fascinating!Smaller things are often fascinating!The Furry Gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02485265576983125216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-53003317845894158352022-06-19T23:13:08.588+01:002022-06-19T23:13:08.588+01:00Some great photography here and a few things to le...Some great photography here and a few things to learn. Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-63432068435068912642022-06-19T21:58:42.211+01:002022-06-19T21:58:42.211+01:00Wonderful close ups.Wonderful close ups.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-17528078871330077472022-06-19T20:54:44.779+01:002022-06-19T20:54:44.779+01:00Beautiful photos of those special little things:)Beautiful photos of those special little things:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-67192677767846875582022-06-19T20:37:29.559+01:002022-06-19T20:37:29.559+01:00So interesting John and all so very different from...So interesting John and all so very different from that around where I live.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-6904758065577323972022-06-19T20:35:14.151+01:002022-06-19T20:35:14.151+01:00Your photos show the details of these creatures so...Your photos show the details of these creatures so beautifully.Fun60https://www.blogger.com/profile/08084441984556826917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-57642467358178888452022-06-19T19:49:20.560+01:002022-06-19T19:49:20.560+01:00Love that Bee Orchid. Great shots, John.Love that Bee Orchid. Great shots, John.RedPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06980471119229896414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-455088731212714572022-06-19T17:37:09.497+01:002022-06-19T17:37:09.497+01:00I love these details that many miss. Your keen eye...I love these details that many miss. Your keen eye means we share in the details. Perfect!Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-28773291693824230842022-06-19T16:14:25.806+01:002022-06-19T16:14:25.806+01:00I'm loving that cute Cardinal Beetle ! 💚I'm loving that cute Cardinal Beetle ! 💚Daisy Debshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08105828820178399476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-4545687097834471402022-06-19T16:10:20.588+01:002022-06-19T16:10:20.588+01:00Love the closeups of the small creatures. I may s...Love the closeups of the small creatures. I may see them but too slow to get a good photo. I enjoyed this post, John. Thank you!Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12250609752743750337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-62346964788297736362022-06-19T15:54:44.514+01:002022-06-19T15:54:44.514+01:00I'm so happy when you post all these detailed ...I'm so happy when you post all these detailed photos, and know the names of the little insects and wild orchids. Thanks for giving me this little walk of knowledge and beauty!Barbara Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351113054045427775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-77729741454944367492022-06-19T15:07:19.776+01:002022-06-19T15:07:19.776+01:00I love these closeup views of life there. That Bee...I love these closeup views of life there. That Bee Orchid is so beautiful, and I love that you seeing dragonflies. I haven't seen any yet this year. Hopefully soon!NewRobin13https://newdharmabums.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-31330305964392783602022-06-19T14:33:00.851+01:002022-06-19T14:33:00.851+01:00Great post with lots of information and terrific p...Great post with lots of information and terrific photos!Ellen D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03776803182673252265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-39476971247908641762022-06-19T12:08:19.514+01:002022-06-19T12:08:19.514+01:00Thank you for a look at other lifeforms makes you ...Thank you for a look at other lifeforms makes you thk bout nature rjbAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-50115019770697841682022-06-19T11:40:48.460+01:002022-06-19T11:40:48.460+01:00Pyramidal Orchids are very abundant in my garden, ...Pyramidal Orchids are very abundant in my garden, however, I wish the Bee Orchid would pay us a visit. There are several growing over the stonewall from our property, I live in hope, but imagine a Bee Orchid flourishing on a street in a modern urban area.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-33374301075565413132022-06-19T11:24:51.299+01:002022-06-19T11:24:51.299+01:00A terrific post, John. If there is one thing above...A terrific post, John. If there is one thing above all else that I cherish as a naturalist, it is that a sense of curiosity and wonder have never left me. Childish inquisitiveness is a virtue to be highly cherished. I have no doubt that it will serve me well all my days. David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-8429220433084973372022-06-19T10:44:13.641+01:002022-06-19T10:44:13.641+01:00Cultivated orchids are considered an expensive hob...Cultivated orchids are considered an expensive hobby, but in the wild the different native orchids proliferate. Enjoyed the miniature views.thelmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934860502828923562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3404276749629719070.post-56222335411504868432022-06-19T10:10:42.434+01:002022-06-19T10:10:42.434+01:00The little things are HUGE in my world and these a...The little things are HUGE in my world and these are beauties. Which would definitely have caught my eye.<br />Love that aptly named orchid. And the ladies bedstraw. And of course all of the insects. Thank you.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.com