Photography: Scenes of Summer

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Today, I thought of summer and some of the images I captured with my camera. I hope you enjoy them. Have a wonderful weekend. Peace~

Spider crawling on a cloud

Mr. Grasshopper posing for a shot


A Bee in flight


Scene on the Roanoke River, Williamston NC

Photos: By Stephen Bess (Photos taken Summer 2009)

Comments

neena maiya (guyana gyal) said…
Hello Stephen, I've been catching up on reading here.

Your meeting with Mr. Rosen is wonderful...that's why I love talking to people, all kinds of people everywhere. Old folks are the best. And they love an audience too :-D
Saturday, October 24, 2009 6:17:00 AM
Kittie Howard said…
Looooove the spider crawling.
Saturday, October 24, 2009 4:58:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
GG-
Yes, it has been fun talking and meeting with Mr. Rosen. He is a fascinating man.

Kittie-
I have a few shots of the spider. I chose the one I liked most. Perhaps I will post the others as well. Thanks and welcome.
Saturday, October 24, 2009 5:58:00 PM
Mickle in NZ said…
Stephen - wonderful shots, especially of the spider. My home has many resident spiders, currently increasing during Springtime - luckily none are poisonous.

Hope all is going well for you in your new home, and that the yard work isn't too strenuous. My wilderness of a garden (yard) has cleared bits and stroppy bits.

Sending much care and love to you are your amazing family (special love and care for your lovely Ratu)

Michelle, here in springtime with a snoring cat (again!), xxx and caring huggles to all
Sunday, October 25, 2009 12:16:00 PM
Anonymous said…
Great shots Stephen. I am particularly fond of the Roanoke and the spider(not the live creature -the picture thereof!)

Great to see you

Bonita
Monday, October 26, 2009 11:46:00 AM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Hello Mickle-
All is well with the yard work. I've been putting down seeds and pulling weeds. :)It's always great to hear from you and I'm glad that you like the photos.

Bonita-
The Roanoke and spider are my favs too. Thank you, Bonita and welcome. :)
Monday, October 26, 2009 12:10:00 PM
Don said…
Love the crawling spider photo. Perfect backdrop.
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 2:06:00 PM
Emil said…
The spider is really cool.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 3:57:00 AM
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