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A couple with my 90 macro Bulbine Caribbean copper (about 1/8" across)

I'm taking the liberty of expanding the threat title a bit -- I was stalking a sulfur wing butterfly when this fellow floated by

Nobody is awake yet, but the bumble bees. Getting a little better at this.

A spray can of liquid nitrogen is always handy. . . Echoing @WeeHector, I do the same -- very slow and nothing sudden. Shooting midday, when they are drowsy, helps. And luck plays a large role in the escapade.

I was hoping, with the nice bright light today, to get some good shots at the afternoon feeding, but the wind came up very gusty and they gave up, so I only got a couple of shots

Walked out the front door just as a heron was flying over. As usual my 200 was not up to his distance

White cabbage moth hanging out on the milkweed

Clouds are burning off at last, so the light is getting a little better

Tighter crop and better clarity

Calling this an in-flight hop

Having some breakfast While a friend looks on

Just what I would do with it -- obviously working from the original would have a considerable effect on the finished image (which is not to say I have any great talents at this)

And finish up with some milkweed

Then a breather

Enjoying a little salvia gregii

Flat, gray, glaring light today, so just checked in with one of my moms to see if all was well I think I need a nap

And another, very tiny