Am I Real?

YOU TELL ME!

Six Legs, A Web And Waiting.............

Ralph pointed this spider out to me the other day, and suggested for me to take a picture of it. I really needed no suggesting, as I already had it in my head to do so. Sure never have seen a spider like this! The body is about 1 inch, its legs make it look much bigger, and as you can see, is quite colorful. To the right, it appears to have some sort of nest with possible eggs around it. I really wanted to watch this over a few days, but the man of the house took a broom to it. Now, I don't get my science lesson :(

My Prince?

There something to be said about a 61 year old woman, getting down on the cement, to take this close-up of another one of her back yard friends. (think it, don't say it) And he.......... did not even flinch! So...........maybe.........he is my prince? And even though one of my friends do not like these creatures, I think..........he is.........quite.........cute!

So How Come He's not Praying?

When I was a child, I use to keep Praying Mantises for pets. I let them crawl all over me and my room. Once in awhile, they would hop to get away from me, and I wouldn't be able to find them for hours, even days. The outcome after days of missing, was not always very good either. Now you ask, why was I drawn to these insects? I just always have been drawn to their beautiful graceful bodies. I loved the way they looked when they were "praying". And most of the time, they actually seem to enjoyed my company! (I think......). So, now I am wondering why this particular guy, or gal, is not in a praying position? Could be, he/she is cleaning him/herself, (after a nice dinner of what ever it ate.) Or.........maybe they don't pray in Florida? Or.........maybe it really isn't a Praying Mantis after all!!!

Chasing Butterflies

I just had to chase this pretty butterfly a bit to take a pic of it. It allowed me to tak five before it decided it had enough. I'm not sure what kind it is, but it sure loves these flowers!

I have Lots of Friends (in my backyard)!

I really get a charge out of the many little critters here in Florida, and of course, always have to
be capturing them on the camera. Would you believe I even talk to them? Yeah, I do.

I really just love those little green frogs. Would you believe they BARK? Yes, they do! Shortly after we first moved here, we thought there were some new little dogs living in the neighborhood. Then, someone told us, it was just the sound of the frogs. Who would have known!