Camera settings: f/8, 1/40 sec., ISO-320, Canon 90 mm macro tilt shift ~ 1.5° tilt
Spring Ephemeral of the Day – Dicentra cucullaria (Dutchman’s Breeches)
Camera settings: f/8, 1/40 sec., ISO-320, Canon 90 mm macro tilt shift ~ 1.5° tilt
Tag: ozarks
Camera settings: f/8, 1/40 sec., ISO-320, Canon 90 mm macro tilt shift ~ 1.5° tilt
Return to Black Mountain Cascades
Camera settings: f/11, 1/3 sec., ISO-250, 17mm focal length.
I’ve posted images of the cascades on Black Mountain before. After some good rains, Casey and I visited this past March with hopes of making it to the top. This is not an easy hike, but Casey had not yet seen most of the cascades. This was our intention, but it was quickly realized that the overcast afternoon we were promised was not going to be. So, we utilized the few clouds remaining to the best of our ability and climbed high enough to find some falls hidden behind canyon walls that blocked the harsh afternoon sun.
Tragidion coquus – Second Time!
f/18, 1/30 sec., ISO-400, 234 mm focal length equivalent
For the second year in a row, a special beetle that has been described by our own Ted MacRae as “one of the rarest and most beautiful species of longhorned beetle to occur in Missouri” was found during the joint field trip of the WGNSS Entomology and Nature Photography groups at Hughes Mountain Natural Area. Tragidion coquus, purported to be spider wasp mimics, mine in dead oak branches and can be found in flight between June and November. I wasn’t happy with my photos of last year’s specimen (also a female), so I was thrilled to be able to take the time and set her on some foliage with fall colors. It was an almost disaster as she was able to take flight before we were finished. But, having the quick reflexes of a Marvel superhero, I was able to catch her out of the air with a quick grab with just a slight kink in her antennae in consequence.
Return to Vilander Bluff
f/11, ISO-160, 32 mm focal length, three exposure blend of 1/60, 1/15, 1/4 sec.
I had a great time introducing some photographer friends of mine to one of my favorite places in the state, Vilander Bluff. With the largest bluffs on the Meramec River, to get the type of view seen here requires a little bit of effort. Dave and I put in some work in finding this new-to-me perspective that was well worth the bit of effort and risk. Next time we’ll need to bring climbing ropes…
f/5.6, 1/6 sec., ISO-1250, 45 mm focal length
Wallen Creek Shut-ins
f/14, 1/2 sec., ISO-200, 29 mm focal length.
Many thanks to Casey Galvin tracking this one down and to the property owners allowing us access.
f 5.6, 1/10 sec., ISO-100, (0 mm focal length.
f/11, 1/2 sec., ISO-125, 90 mm focal length, vertical stitch of three images.
f/8, 1/5 sec., ISO-160, 90 mm focal length.
f/14, 15 sec., ISO-200, 19 mm focal length.
Missouri Orchids – Spiranthes lacera (slender ladies tresses)
I only managed to photograph one of the Spiranthes this year. I had opportunities for others, but I just couldn’t get to the right place at the right time. Good news is that it shouldn’t be too difficult to add them next year.
A bit closer really shows off the delicate details in flower and twisting stem.
Dashing Blue Dashers
WGNSS Nature Photo Group Travels to Snake Road
Copperhead!
Hawn State Park – Orchid Valley
