Monthly Archives: October 2015

Fall Color

Posted on October 23, 2015 by the roused bear

We had a mild but rainy day today, and when I got home it seemed like several of the trees had turned color overnight. So I took some quick snapshots of the fall colors. This is autumn in Iowa.

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Common Milkweed

Posted on October 22, 2015 by the roused bear

Here is a common milkweed, Asclepias syriaca, seed pod and a large milkweed bug, Oncopeltus fasciatus. The days are shorter now, and I have not been able to get outside with my camera as much as I did earlier in … Continue reading →

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Late Season, Comma

Posted on October 18, 2015 by the roused bear

Yesterday was cool but sunny.  I saw this eastern comma flying slowly around then it landed on a tree trunk.  It stayed there while I went into the house and got my camera. Maybe the last butterfly of the year….

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Ten Tips for Butterfly Photography

Posted on October 12, 2015 by the roused bear

I take a lot of butterfly photographs. I’m pretty good at it, if I say so myself. I enjoy it immensely and I like to share my passion. So I put together a list of ten hints to help you … Continue reading →

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