Small things seen up close. Work in progress…

Thank you so much, that marigold has been a real treasure (I think it's the same one in the first photo of the tread, when it was still a bud).
The second comment is funny, because the other day a more experienced colleague told me the same thing, and that not so long ago it was very easy to find one of these little spiders on any flower...

It's very interesting when there are so many differences between males and females, they often seem like different species...

I can't help you with the species. I usually ask Google, but this time it's not clear.
What's certain is that it's a beautiful image, with stunning colors. Thank you for sharing…

Well, a little plant, after so many bugs. This one, with so little focus, could almost go to the weekly abstracts.
I think it's a "Cardamine hirsuta"...

Bombus muscorum.
As I told you a few days ago, I can only take good photos of these not-so-little ones if I find them asleep...

Super image. Nothing wrong with documenting their naps. Otherwise, they are difficult to photograph. I sure don't have much luck.
Thanks for sharing,
barondla

Well, there goes another sleepyhead...

He's almost as big as the plant blossoms. Nice composition.
Thanks for sharing,
barondla

She's not ready yet...

Thank you for your comment.
Yes, a good-sized specimen. My fingers are right underneath, holding the stem to keep the wind from moving it, and I was more worried about it waking up than taking the photo 😬

Hola Brian, that's a nice moment you captured. And I really like the male's colors...

¡Hola!
You already know this couple...

Thanks Doctor. The species is new to me and I like the colours too.

Autumn is generally our wettest time of year and last few weeks (months) have been pretty bad for photography. Yesterday was the first day in ages that I managed to get out and find something worthwhile.

Just got back from today's trek and downloading as I speak...

Beautiful and high quality image!👍

Thanks 3DG

Here's the same species but without the yellow...

I wasn't too sure if today would produce anything much because they weren't staying still for long. I felt the conditions were otherwise good and I feel privileged to have captured these. The first one has a piece of grass in the foreground but I couldn't go past the eye colour...

What's up, Bryan?
In the first one, that blade of grass not only doesn't bother me, but I think it gives it an interesting touch. And the second one... that second one is just gorgeous.