"Why Do Bugs Fascinate Me?

I think I like bugs because my kids like bugs. They (kids & bugs) teach me that there is beauty in everything if you look with open curious eyes. I also like the challenge of taking macro photos. First there is the challenge of finding the insect... which when you have kids is not so hard because they do most of the finding.

Next, the challenge is getting as close as possible.

After that the bug is, of course, ALIVE and moving so focusing become a major skill set needed to get the best possible clarity (this one still eludes me).

Metering is another challenge because the darn thing is so small and the camera is metering on a very small object... and that most of my pictures go in the trash because they're over or underexposed.

Butterflies are my favorite bug subject. Always have been... always will be. They're absolutely gorgeous. Thanks God.

California Blue Wildflower, by Monique Talford

I took a wonderful 5-week sabatical in Northern and Southern Califonia during the summer of 2009.

These wildflowers were in fact very small. This blue one is slightly smaller than a dime.



The pink ones below are smaller and grouped. Together they are about the size of a half-dollar.

"Orchid" and "Red Rose" by Monique Talford

This post is dedicated to the part of me that is compelled by the extraordinary beauty of simple flowers.

I find myself compelled to capture a new flower's intimate details week after week which brought something to the forefront which was previously subconscious... simply put... I love flowers.

I took this photo of a Valentine's Red Rose at my friend Melissa's house this week. I will post a new flower photo every week. Let me know what you think.

Enjoy!
Monique Talford

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