Yesterday (Sept. 7) I was down in Central Florida doing some butterfly and wildflower photography in and around the Withlacoochee State Forest and was lucky enough to get one of those jaw-dropping shots that a wildlife photographer gets once in a blue moon. THANKS FOR LOOKING AND WE LOVE HEARING ALL YOUR COMMENTS!!! All images are property of Leighton Photography & Imaging and cannot be used or copied All rights reserved. Leighton Photography & Imaging ©2006-2009 If you liked this blog about nature photography, please share by clicking the "share" link below, or Tweet it!
I was sitting cross-legged in a field of wildflowers photographing swallowtail butterflies when this bee's head caught my eye - quickly followed by what what going on. It was a green lynx spider that had just ambushed this honey bee while it was gathering pollen, and the lighting and angle was just perfect for this shot. Who knew bees had such long tongues? Click on the image to see it enlarged.
Sorry about all the "buggy" photos lately, but this one just deserved to get shared right away!
Rich Leighton
August 8, 2009
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Great capture! Thanks for sharing.
This is amazing! Wow!
Really amazing shot!!! love it :)
Totally awesome shot, you are absolutely right, that is a once in a lifetime shot! I've come close a couple times, but I'm still waiting for that one special opportunity!
wow! That is impressive. It says much about the risk that pollinators face beyond our control. Beautiful shot!
What an incredible shot! Spiders tend to creep me out, but this picture sure does show their beauty...What luck to be int eh right place at the right time!
Thanks for sharing, that is a awesome picture. Next time you are around the forest, let me know Mark and I will join you.
Fantastic shot! You couldn't have done better if you had set it up and the color is super.
your photos are excellent, I've enjoyed browsing your website. This photo is a particularly well caught moment!
That is an incredible picture! Thanks for letting me know about the mushroom. I was leaning toward it being a chanterelle, but couldn't commit!