The theme for this week's Photo Hunt is party. The problem is that it's ben ages since I went to one. The last one was for my mum and dad's golden wedding anniversary. Their parish priest made it extra special by presenting him with a benemerenti medal. Sadly those photos are stuck on a broken external HDD. Ah well so it's going to have to be something insect related instead. Our garden in June and July is a magnet for insects. It sometimes feels like it's a party and and most of the phylum arthropoda is invited!
Hover fly
Bumble bee
The ever present crab spider
Dragonfly
And finally a couple of lily beetles in the process of creating more lily beetles
Very good shots! The spider freaks me out though :)
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i like you interpretation of party. i am pretty sure not a lot of us have pictures of an actual party. very well executed :D besides that, i couldn't agree more with sue, very good shots :)
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I absolutely love your party shots in the garden. During the summer, I try to photograph the insects partying in the garden but except for butterflies, I rarely get any good ones. You got some great shots. I hope you have a fun weekend.
ReplyDeleteStretching it again Jams. These are fabulous photos, I wish I could do these wonderful close-ups. Maybe I can. I should read the manual.
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend.
Those pictures are awesome, so clear and sharp. I would love to know what kind of camera you are using.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry about your hard drive and hope you can recover your photos. I do love your photos and, like static brain, would love it if you could share your photo tips, i.e. lenses and settings, etc... I just got a Canon Digital Rebel XTi and am excited to begin shooting some great photos!
ReplyDeleteI was going to say the first shot was my favourite - until I saw the last shot!
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David
all of the shots are so beautiful! Love em!
ReplyDeleteThose are some beautiful shots!
ReplyDelete"Sadly those photos are stuck on a broken external HDD"
ReplyDeleteJams - how borked is it? Will it still spin up - drop me an e-mail I may be able to help.
Those are incredible!
ReplyDeleteThe insects wait till summer to have their parties here.
Bugs party!!! :P
ReplyDeleteThe crab spider freaks me out a little. The lily beetles seems to the ones having the 'party of their lifetime' :P
Great shots, but I think that's one party I'd prefer not to go to - insects freak me out!
ReplyDeleteI would expect NOTHING less than your magnificant photos! Love the beetles! MY hunt is up, come on over for an early visit
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever thought! Those are wonderful shots!
ReplyDeleteThe bugs in that last photo really know how to party! That's such a funny capture!
ReplyDeleteThe lily beetles sure know how to party.. hehe :P
ReplyDeleteBeautiful subjects and shots. Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteI'm so afraid of spiders too but the spider crab looks cute.
ReplyDeleteLol, the beetles are having a party too ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat garden parties!! even though I am not very fond of insects...
ReplyDeleteHappy Party!
Love your colorful photos :)
ReplyDeleteWow I really like these photo's. The shots are really clear. Especially the lilly beetles picture is great! It made me laugh, thanks!
ReplyDeleteHow detailed can your camera get! They're all great pictures. My fave though is the first one.
ReplyDeleteWOW - what amazing insect photos!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend.
I am having a similar problem - I am NOT a party animal. Your interpretation may be loose but it's great to look at. My entry will be up later.
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Very creative! Thanks for sharing your party animals, Jams!
ReplyDeleteThe dragonfly and the lily bees are my favorites :-)
Happy Hunting!
Well the lily beetles were post certainly having a party :) Great interpretation!
ReplyDeleteThoose lilly beetles are so beutiful but what damage they can make!
ReplyDeleteLovely shots you are such a great pfotographer
Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend!
Oh Jams....I bet you get tired of me ranting and raving about the beauty you always seem to capture. But once again....you did great. [love the crab spider on the pink petal]
ReplyDeleteI hope you can drop in to view my two party themed photos. Have a terrific weekend.
Jams....I just opened my own blog comments and read your comment you left me....You met Tony Blair?!!! Oh how neat. Even if it WAS work related, it musta be a great experience for you. Way cool.
ReplyDeleteThere is so much going on in our gardens that we don't really see. Your photographs remind us of that.
ReplyDeleteHoney, I shrunk the garden party... Personally, I love your interpretation! Every day should be a party!
ReplyDeleteMy cats love, love, love to catch Dragonflys and bring them in the house.
Spring certainly is in the air. Great photos and have a good weekend. Mine is up, please stop by.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visitng everyone. I'm glad you liked the photos. The photos werre taken either with a Nikon D50 or a Nihon D200. Some were taken with a standard 18-55mm zoom lens. One or two were taken with a Sigma 105mm macro lens.
ReplyDeleteHi! I showed my son your photos and he enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHi! It is my first time to see a crab spider! Very nice!
ReplyDeleteOh my! You have super super duper good shots! And I like the way you define this theme. Happy weekend (=
ReplyDeleteSuch great photography, but that last one made me LAUGH!
ReplyDeleteWOW... SO BEAUTIFULLY SHOT! That red beetle are really having a party! :-D
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are as beautiful as usual and you even managed to shoot an insect love party, lol !
ReplyDeleteAre the beetles playing a game of Twister? That is a fun party game.
ReplyDeleteThat last one should have a soundtrack to it.
ReplyDeleteMaybe John Paul Davis' 'Love Is In The Air?'
I attended parties for dog and cat ....... First time in my life I attended an insect party! hehe...
ReplyDeletegreat photos, nice garden party
ReplyDeleteLooks like we won't need to create any "buzz" about your party, it's already got plenty! Great pictures!
ReplyDeleteThose are wonderful photos...but I absolutely love our take on the theme...that best I have seen yet..just simply wonderful...
ReplyDeleteHello, I'm a stranger but anyway,
ReplyDeleteNice shots!, I love it , love it, love it =),do you have pictures of dancing objects(people)?
Thanks for posting, I'll link this blog so i can see other photographs =)
Wonderful pics. I'll be partying in the garden this Summer, too if we ever manage to get it sorted!
ReplyDeleteThat's a relief--I am not keen on people parties and they were starting to get to me. Your take makes me think of Alice in Wonderland. Beautiful photos.
ReplyDeletePlant pornography and intersecies sex between plants and insects . Mother nature has no morals.
ReplyDeleteWow, these are great shots..I love the dragonfly and my oh my aren't those lily beetles are having party of their own..;)
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Pearl
love your party series! I adore taking photos of bugs and insects, only they are a bit tricky to take.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a fan of the spider. LOL.
ReplyDeleteI love your garden party! One of these days I'll take photos like these . . .
ReplyDeleteawesome shots.very nicely done and very pretty insects. i like the last photo of two red insects..doing..what are they doing? happy hunting.
ReplyDeletecheck out mine here;
Crazy Filipinas Party
A food party is well inside the deinition of Party. (see my post)
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You are always so creative and I LOVE looking forward to coming to your blog and seeing magnificent photographs! You didn't disappoint! These are awesome!!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots and an original take indeed on the party theme! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a delight! I really really enjoy the crab spider: I got a shot of one of those tiny ones, but it was golden color. Until I blew it up and it was transparent and WHEW what a sight! Wonderful selection. MY PH: Party is here. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone!
ReplyDeletethat wa sjust lovely...what a great thought....have a great week end...
ReplyDeletechikku :)
Oh what a wonderful take on "party!" I bet I'd love that garden, complete with bugs - I love bugs!
ReplyDeletewow! perfect marco shots.
ReplyDeletewell done!
Those are great photos. The spring garden is definitely abuzz with activity and I am sure it feels like a big insect party at times.
ReplyDeletewell done this week. most original yr take on the theme. a little different from wat u normally do though :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to party in the yard!
ReplyDeleteOoh, I practically LIVE for great macro shots like this!
ReplyDeleteFaBULOUS bug photos! The first one is MY FAVORITE
ReplyDeleteA bug party - party on!
ReplyDeleteFAntastic photos!!!!!!
and congrats to your parents for their golden wedding anniversary - that is fantastic too!
Happy weekend
L
what great close up shots! that crab spider looks very interesting. ;) thanks for sharing and thank you for checking out my photohunt entry. :) have a nice week ahead of you! ;)
ReplyDeleteWe always enjoy your photos, and these are not a disappointment!
ReplyDeleteMuch goes on that we never see, and so glad you can capture some of it to share.
Thanks everyone
ReplyDeleteI'm terrified of insecty-things but it does look like they are all having a party in your garden!
ReplyDeleteParty animals!!
ReplyDeleteWow, man!
ReplyDeleteExcellent photos!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of insects up close.
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