Category: Macro Photography

An Atlas model train, (N-Scale 1:160), of a Conrail GP-40 locomotive from the 70’s with cars was photographed in studio. A 1970’s diecast model Ford Pickup was also photographed in studio. A Nikon D7100 with a Nikon 105MM, F2.8, MACRO lens was used. The train consisted of 62 images all […]

Using photoshop I merged a close up photo of an N scale (1:160) model train with an actual image of Wallingford CT’s downtown railroad station. The locomotive EMD SD P4 F and each passenger car is about 5″ long and about 1″ tall. They type 1 phase II which represents […]

Interesting facts about the praying Mantis: There are about 2000 species of Praying Mantis but only 18 species live in North America.  The remainder live in tropical climates. In 1977 the State of Connecticut named the European Praying Mantis the state insect.  It is not native to North America but […]

This butterfly was busy jumping from flower to flower. I believe in belongs to the Swallowtail family of which there are over 550 species but I’m no butterfly expert. Fun Facts:  Butterflies taste with their feet allowing them to quickly identify food sources.  They only consume liquids which are typically […]

This bumble bee was very busy today making his way from flower to flower. I felt he created a striking image as he contrasted with the purples and greens. Photographed with a Nikon D7100 APS-C, 24.1 MP camera and a Nikon 105 mm, f/2.8 MACRO lens. 1/1000th, f9, ISO 1600

This caterpillar, if he’s fortunate enough to come to full maturity, will end up a Black Swallowtail Butterfly. I found him, as well as several others, munching on this dill plant.  The dill plant is one of their favorite food choices. Caterpillars are preyed upon by many species of birds […]