Maximum temperature today 27C, minimum 14C. Dry. 11km/h South-westerly winds with gusts up to 30 km/h.
Sorry posts are getting further apart, I seem to be so busy with the garden and other things, visitors on Thursday and then friends arriving from the USA for just over two weeks and we will be sightseeing. Will post when I can.
Crab spider in waiting....
This small insect walked right over the top of the spider without it moving, obviously not tasty...
Then along came a fly and supper was served...
As above.
Hummingbird hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum)...
As above...
and yet another one.
Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)...
As above.
Bumblebee on the agapanthus...
and on the lavender.
Small white (Pieris rapae).
Bee on a pumpkin flower...
As above - plus a little insect...
and a little closer, see there is another bee right at the bottom.
Not many roses this year but this one has a fabulous perfume.
Hibiscus.
Sunflower in bud.
Remember I said I had an unknown plant, I now know it is a self-planted melon.
Tomates.
Yellow courgettes.
The almost new moon taken 4 August.
See also my Bird blog
Diane, as always you've shared some amazing photo's. I hope you have a wonderful visit with your friends, and will be here waiting when you can share more. :)
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Thanks sally, so much going on for the remainder of this year but I will post when I can. Have a good day, Diane xx
DeleteBeautiful macro images Diane. Have fun with your guests. Two weeks is a long time to have company! But so good of you to do it.
ReplyDeletePenny there is so much planned over that two weeks and they are here, and they have already spent a week walking Paris and various other places. If only Nigel could walk, but he can't, so we have to plan accordingly. Hope you are well, Diane
DeleteSo much summer life and beauty!
ReplyDeleteThanks Marie and so much going on as well. Have a good day, Diane
DeleteThe sequence with the crab spider and its prey is quite remarkable, Diane. It's been a long time but I think that's how Miriam ensnared me! She just lay in wait and snapped me up! Fortunately she didn't make lunch out of me!
ReplyDeleteSo glad she did not make lunch out of you 😊 I was delighted to get a second sequence with the spider, just a lot of luck involved at right place and right time. All the best to you both, Diane
DeleteA spider! I have never seen one like that before.
ReplyDeleteWe have several crab spiders around. This is probably the biggest one I have seen but it is still fairly small by spider standards. Thanks for the visit and the comment. Diane
DeleteThere are such a nice assortment of pictures. Especially of interest are the hummingbird moths.
ReplyDeleteThere are dozens of Hummingbird hawk-moths around on the lavender. Taking photos of them though is quite a challenge as they just do not keep still for a second! Have a good day, Diane
DeleteInteresting post! Crab spider is new to me and you were at the right time and place to capture the spider having its supper! Beautiful critters and flowers! Keep well.
ReplyDeleteThank you Nancy, yes luck, right time and right place, It does not happen often!! Keep well and enjoy the rest of the week. Diane
DeleteOh wow I've not seen a hummingbird moth before Diane, the Painted Lady is gorgeous. You really just have to step out into your garden to get wonderful macros. I knew the orange rose would be super perfumed, they nearly always are 💛 Enjoy your visitors, if it's the first time there for them they will be enchanted ✨
ReplyDeleteThe humming bird moths are quite plentiful here, the Painted lady not so. First time for them in France, they have walked the whole of Paris and Mont St Michel already, still have a few places to see before they arrive here on Sunday. We will then be frantic here for the next 2 1/2 weeks..... Keep well Diane
DeleteFANTASTIC shots...spiders are amazing but I perfer them to be amazing outside and not crawling around in my home.haha...a good spider to me in the house is a dead one.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with that sentiment, they must stay out of the house!!! Hope all is well with you. Diane
DeleteHi Diane - gorgeous photos ... and I love seeing the insects ... but interesting to see the meal being taken! Funny - our roses over here have been just wonderful this year ... Enjoy your visitors and sightseeing ... have fun - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteThanks Hilary, so many insects around if the weather is right! Might just get in one more post before we become very busy here!! Cheers Diane
DeleteThat rose is beautiful and I really love the shot of the moon. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks Pam, I love shooting the moon but I do not often get good ones, have another one coming up :-) Take care Diane
DeleteOh my, you've really captured the spider about to pounce!
ReplyDeleteThanks, it was an interesting few minutes to watch. Cheers Diane
DeleteI enjoyed your variety of photos today Diane. The crab spider was a fascinating study, and I loved the hummingbird moth but all your photos are always fun to see. Thanks always for sharing your photography skills, always so sharp and clear.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind comment Denise, I try to get interesting photos but it does not always happen!! Keep well Diane
DeleteI am amazed you have time for anything with all the harvesting from your garden. Enjoy your company and travels.
ReplyDeleteThanks Gaelyn there just seems to be so much on at the moment, M & M arrive on Sunday then it will be even more hectic..... Keep well Diane
DeleteMore wonderfully uplifting photos from you, Diane, and you've captured the Humming-bird Hawk-moth again - I'm in awe! I can't resist a Painted Lady. I'm pleased to say we are getting them in our garden now.
ReplyDeleteDon't work too hard, and keep well. With my very best wishes to you both - - - Richard
I believe there are a lot of Painted Ladies in the UK this year we only have a few. The Hummingbird Hawk-moth is simply luck, not really any skill attached to it I can assure you. Not sure how often I will be able to post in the next few weeks but I will try one more entry before our guests arrive.
DeleteHope you are feeling better and the latest appointment has brought forth good news. Take care Diane
Wow, that is some spider! Enjoy your week😁
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Interesting creature that spider. Please note I do not usually print links this is an exception to my rule! Keep well Diane
DeleteWow, you even captured the pollen on the bees' legs.
ReplyDeleteThanks love to get different insects. Cheers Diane
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