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  1. Eastern Tiger Swallowtail at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve

    How does a butterfly look different when the late July air itself is heavy? At Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, the answer was written in both the weather and the wings of a male Eastern Tiger Swallowtail. By the time the sun had risen over the treeline, the air was already close and damp, the kind of morning where you notice the weight of each breath. The preserve’s meadows and shrubs carried the sheen of overnight dew, and the insects were quick to take advantage of the warmth. The […]

    islandinthenet.com/eastern-tig

  2. Eastern Tiger Swallowtail at Mercer Meadows

    The air was thick with the scent of wildflowers and freshly cut grass, a heady mixture that seemed to amplify the stillness of the afternoon. It was warm, not overwhelmingly so, but enough that I could feel the heat. A gentle breeze occasionally swept through, offering brief moments of relief. It carried with it the soft rustle of leaves and the distant hum of cicadas.

    As we approached the fields near the observation deck, I saw a multitude of dragonflies engaged in frantic flight as if [...]

    islandinthenet.com/eastern-tig

  3. Eastern Tiger Swallowtail at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve

    Last July, I visited the Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve in New Hope for the first time. I joined a guided tour of the large meadow at the entrance to the preserve, which was then brimming with wildflowers and bustling with bees, butterflies, and even an Eastern Pondhawk dragonfly. Continuing my hunt for flying things to photograph, I decided it was time to return. This time, I brought Bhavna along, hoping she’d enjoy the experience despite the hot, humid weather.

    The weather was [...]

    islandinthenet.com/eastern-tig

  4. May 9, 2011 – Flutterby

    Today, I met up with some colleagues to photograph wildlife around one of our employer's campuses. We are entering an annual wildlife photo contest sponsored by the Wildlife Habitat Council through our employer.  One photo will be selected for their 2012 calendar. The photos must be of wildlife — flora or fauna — that live in the forested areas on campus.  It was a warm day — somewhere in the high 60's °F — and we chatted about random photography related topics ( Aperture vs […]

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