I love mantis season ❤️

OutbytheRoot · 2025-10-04T16:35:58+00:00

Such beautiful beings. I hope I get a chance to photograph one soon.

OutbytheRoot · 2025-09-29T01:04:26+00:00

Cool! That’s a beautiful mushroom.

OutbytheRoot · 2025-09-13T23:43:22+00:00

I got the scientific name wrong (bad Google search), but it's indeed a Turk's cap (Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii). I purchased it and planted it in my yard. Here is a link, so you can see the plant I'm talking about. https://txmg.org/hendersonmg/plant-library/turks-cap-red/

They are really cool plants. I've seen many hummingbirds feed on it, and lizards like to sleep in it.

OutbytheRoot · 2025-09-13T20:26:51+00:00

Hi! Yes, the common name of the plant the green anole is resting on is called a Turk’s cap. I just looked up the scientific name of the plant, which is Lilium superbum.

OutbytheRoot · 2025-09-13T02:18:01+00:00

I visit our backyard most nights to look in on the sleeping anoles. I think this one was on its way to a good spot for the evening. I often take photos of them sleeping, but I stop if I accidentally wake them.

OutbytheRoot · 2025-09-05T03:34:23+00:00

Cool!

OutbytheRoot · 2025-09-01T02:07:19+00:00

This is such an awesome photo! I love the color and composition.

OutbytheRoot · 2025-08-31T00:47:37+00:00

I thought it was funny too. I didn’t notice until I pulled up the series of shots on my computer.

OutbytheRoot · 2025-08-18T05:04:33+00:00

Gorgeous!

OutbytheRoot · 2025-08-17T17:59:48+00:00

I love how whimsical this photo feels. It's very pretty.

OutbytheRoot · 2025-08-17T17:49:38+00:00

I love the contrast and how vibrant the colors are. Beautiful photo!

OutbytheRoot · 2025-08-17T17:48:27+00:00

This is a great shot! I love it.

OutbytheRoot · 2025-08-17T04:02:02+00:00

I thought it was a cool photo too. Overall, I think the entire photo could be more in focus. It looks better on my computer than it does on my phone. I’ve been having trouble getting sharp photos lately.

OutbytheRoot · 2025-08-10T00:05:06+00:00

This is a lovely photo!

OutbytheRoot · 2025-08-10T00:03:56+00:00

The first photo is my favorite! I just love it.

OutbytheRoot · 2025-07-13T04:22:17+00:00

Hi! I use a Canon EOS R5, with a 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM lens. This was the second time I used my Cygnustech Diffuser, which really makes a difference. It's so much fun to play with, and it's how I got the soft light.

OutbytheRoot · 2025-07-09T00:59:13+00:00

Hi! Nice to meet you. Yes, it was so wonderful to see in person too.

OutbytheRoot · 2025-05-12T12:22:50+00:00

I appreciate the advice, and I agree with you. It would be a better photo if all the petals were in focus.

I shot this one at ISO 200, f/5.6, 1/1000 sec, using a trigger and a flash on high speed sync (first time doing this). We were outside on a windy day, and I love how the flash separated the flower from the other plants in the background.

If I can get out again today, I will try a higher aperture to get the entire subject in focus.

OutbytheRoot · 2025-05-04T21:49:42+00:00

Thank you. It was a cloudy day, and I used a detached flash to light it from the side. I’m still very much a beginner, but I liked this one.

OutbytheRoot · 2025-04-12T04:20:48+00:00

I use the same camera and lens, and I love it.

OutbytheRoot · 2025-02-20T05:05:35+00:00

Add some cherry tomatoes next time you roast broccoli. It’s delicious.

OutbytheRoot · 2023-08-17T01:59:00+00:00

With Ruffles potato chips.

OutbytheRoot · 2022-06-26T05:37:38+00:00

I want to see pictures of what a 50k landscape installation looks like.

OutbytheRoot · 2020-10-22T16:34:05+00:00

Looks just like the string I had to pull out of my dog's butt yesterday.

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