02-29-2024, 04:48 PM
Quite the variety of lines and shapes, Don.
I love the form of the bridge, the radial symmetry of the (fern maybe? is neat, and the precision in the spacing of the insect eggs is surprising - I can't imagine why that benefits the species. But evolution doesn't waste energy on things (structure, biochemistry, behavior, etc.) that doesn't confer a benefit.
I am very pleased to have my lens back, and after a few days I'm relearning how to use my D7500.
Here's one taken yesterday morning; I didn't want to produce yet another image of a bright flower against a dark background, but I had no choice. This Oxalis (considered an invasive weed in much of the world) was growing in front of a black tarp hung over a chain-link fence just outside of a suburban construction project. Regrettably, they are building one of those blasted McMansions - small lot, with the massive two-story taking up nearly the entire square footage.
Anyway, here's the photo...
I love the form of the bridge, the radial symmetry of the (fern maybe? is neat, and the precision in the spacing of the insect eggs is surprising - I can't imagine why that benefits the species. But evolution doesn't waste energy on things (structure, biochemistry, behavior, etc.) that doesn't confer a benefit.
I am very pleased to have my lens back, and after a few days I'm relearning how to use my D7500.
Here's one taken yesterday morning; I didn't want to produce yet another image of a bright flower against a dark background, but I had no choice. This Oxalis (considered an invasive weed in much of the world) was growing in front of a black tarp hung over a chain-link fence just outside of a suburban construction project. Regrettably, they are building one of those blasted McMansions - small lot, with the massive two-story taking up nearly the entire square footage.
Anyway, here's the photo...
Don't blame me - I didn't vote for him!
Nikon D7500 with Nikkor 18-300 mm; PSE2021, PSCS5
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