Saturday, October 7, 2017

07/10/2017 Around the garden just for a change :-))

Maximum temperature 18C,  minimum 6C.  6 km/h NE wind with 18 km/h gusts. Dry.
Rose day 7

Picromerus bidens (I think) on the topinambour flowers.

Small Copper (Lycaena phlaeas)...

as above

Clouded Yellow (Colias croceus)

Wasp (Cryptocheilius comparatus)

Face fly, sometimes called Autumn fly (Musca autumnalis)

Still a few autumn crocuses/daffodils around.

The seeds from the wild irises that grow all over.

Peek a boo I see you.  Common Wall Lizard.

P.S. We have friends coming to lunch tomorrow so may only get back to this blog on Monday :-))))

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24 comments:

  1. Beside a babbling brook...October 7, 2017 at 6:33 PM

    Still so much beauty.

    Except for that wasp. Brrrr....... They can hurt.

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  2. Marie SmithOctober 7, 2017 at 10:31 PM

    The rose is beautiful. I love the variety of creatures in your post!

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    1. RhodesiaOctober 8, 2017 at 9:48 PM

      Thanks so much for your visit and your comment is much appreciated. Have a good week Diane

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  3. LindaOctober 7, 2017 at 10:45 PM

    Very beautiful series, Diane!

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    1. RhodesiaOctober 8, 2017 at 9:48 PM

      Thanks Linda. I hope that things are going a little better for you. Take care Diane

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  4. SHONOctober 7, 2017 at 10:46 PM

    Very beautiful flowers and butterflies... The fall is here but it is marvellous!

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    1. RhodesiaOctober 8, 2017 at 9:50 PM

      Thanks so much Shon. I love the colours of autumn but I do not like the drop in temperatures !!
      Have a good week Diane

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  5. Emma SpringfieldOctober 8, 2017 at 12:22 AM

    You know I ould almost smell that rose today. This is the stage when they smell the best.

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    1. RhodesiaOctober 8, 2017 at 9:52 PM

      Emma the perfume is very strong which is why I love this rose so much. I did take a picture today but will catch up with the blog tomorrow. It has been a long day, but a fun day and I am tired now :-) have a fab week Diane

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  6. Nancy ChanOctober 8, 2017 at 8:02 AM

    Love all the flowers and critters. I wouldn't want to be anywhere near that wasp! Looks so dangerous!

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    1. RhodesiaOctober 8, 2017 at 9:53 PM

      Nancy I keep away from them as much as possible as I get a very bad reaction to any sting!!! I cannot resist taking photos though :-) Have a great week Diane

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  7. UnknownOctober 8, 2017 at 11:35 AM

    Hi Diane. Stunning photos. Enjoy Sunday and the rest of the week. Kim

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    1. RhodesiaOctober 8, 2017 at 9:54 PM

      Thanks Kim we had a great get together today with friends. Lovely day but tired now! Hope you also have a good week Diane

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  8. NoushkaOctober 8, 2017 at 2:31 PM

    WOW a superb post, Diane!
    Now that is a wasp I never met... yet!
    But since I am not much into macro anymore, I might not notice it!
    You must be thrilled with the weather!
    I am going back into the mountains on tuesday with my Aussie son and he will fly his drone taking pics and videos.
    Take care and enjoy your afternoon :)

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    1. RhodesiaOctober 8, 2017 at 9:56 PM

      Ha ha you cannot miss that wasp if it is around, it is quite large. Thank goodness I have a zoom lens as I would never get that close to it under normal circumstances!
      Have a great trip to Spain and travel safely. Enjoy your sons company. Warm hugs Diane

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  9. SallyOctober 8, 2017 at 6:37 PM

    I see the rose is opening, it's just such a beautiful color! LOVE it!

    Your photos are always so pretty and breath taking, Diane.

    Hope you're enjoying the friends today!

    xoxo

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    1. RhodesiaOctober 8, 2017 at 9:59 PM

      Thanks Sally we had a great day catching up with our friends. They have a house in the UK and also one in France, so they only come here in the warmer months. We have not seen them much this year as they also went to see family in Australia. Have a fabulous week and take care Diane

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  10. DeniseinVAOctober 8, 2017 at 7:44 PM

    I love your macro's. It is hard to pick a favorite, each one has its own particular beauty. Thanks Diane and wishing you a great week.

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    1. RhodesiaOctober 8, 2017 at 10:00 PM

      Thanks so much Denise. It is getting more difficult to get the garden 'wild life' now it is cooling down but I try. Take care and enjoy the week Diane

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  11. Richard PeglerOctober 8, 2017 at 7:55 PM

    There's no denying it, Diane, your garden is a very special place - fabulous produce, beautiful flowers and amazing wildlife. And your excellent photography has captured it all superbly!!!

    I hope your day with friends was wonderful.

    With my very best wishes - - - Richard

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    1. RhodesiaOctober 8, 2017 at 10:02 PM

      Thanks Richard for the fabulous compliment, so appreciated from you.
      We had a lovely day, lots of news to catch up with.
      Best wishes, cheers Diane

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  12. GaelynOctober 11, 2017 at 7:00 AM

    Once again your macros are amazing.

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