tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post5569949067846471591..comments2024-01-05T04:28:28.562-06:00Comments on The Everyday Adventurer: Spotted Cucumber BeetleRick (Ratty)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-13052806336289518532012-09-24T17:30:11.049-05:002012-09-24T17:30:11.049-05:00Yes, it seems like the little nothing things all a...Yes, it seems like the little nothing things all add up into a great big something.Rick (Ratty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-15549827804333411412012-09-24T17:29:13.415-05:002012-09-24T17:29:13.415-05:00Thank you. I'm glad you think they are wonderf...Thank you. I'm glad you think they are wonderful.Rick (Ratty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-80481134313385524672012-09-24T17:28:10.004-05:002012-09-24T17:28:10.004-05:00I think most people would be happy if kitties ate ...I think most people would be happy if kitties ate them.Rick (Ratty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-21586044101297491422012-09-20T21:23:14.283-05:002012-09-20T21:23:14.283-05:00those are beautiful shots, wishing you well in you...those are beautiful shots, wishing you well in your photography, and yes, sometimes, it is the "nothing to do" that stops us from doing the "many things to do" :) so conflicting our minds are sometimes. betchaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04754061874315713589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-46922618929336137622012-09-20T03:17:56.568-05:002012-09-20T03:17:56.568-05:00Wonderful photographs, I am pleased that I can adm...Wonderful photographs, I am pleased that I can admire such views. I am greetingZielonaMilahttp://www.trasa-rowerowa.cba.plnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-9099428769452014232012-09-20T00:50:16.010-05:002012-09-20T00:50:16.010-05:00I wonder how that bug tastes - I bet no one would ...I wonder how that bug tastes - I bet no one would complain if kitties ate them.Sparklehttp://www.sparklecat.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-65605061716913056962012-09-19T23:47:17.538-05:002012-09-19T23:47:17.538-05:00My muscles certainly went out of control on top of...My muscles certainly went out of control on top of that ladder. I almost shook myself off of it.Rick (Ratty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-40132004911130048692012-09-19T23:46:22.216-05:002012-09-19T23:46:22.216-05:00The bug is a little jerk, but he's a nice look...The bug is a little jerk, but he's a nice looking one. :)Rick (Ratty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-88251944176547164192012-09-19T23:45:46.052-05:002012-09-19T23:45:46.052-05:00I wish I would have known about my fear of heights...I wish I would have known about my fear of heights before I climbed so fast up that ladder. :)Rick (Ratty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-80158279945684641882012-09-19T23:44:54.394-05:002012-09-19T23:44:54.394-05:00My usual way is to take lots of pictures and hope ...My usual way is to take lots of pictures and hope one turns out good. If I can combine that with a better technique I think I can become much better.Rick (Ratty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-76202218783870890722012-09-19T23:43:33.484-05:002012-09-19T23:43:33.484-05:00I remember seeing on a TV show once that brightly ...I remember seeing on a TV show once that brightly colored creatures are usually the more dangerous or toxic ones.<br /><br />I don't quite understand my new found fear of heights. It came out of nowhere.<br /><br />I'll have to try the tip with the flash. I've always been in too much of a hurry to really concentrate on my technique until now.Rick (Ratty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-89183005722620771862012-09-19T23:40:27.521-05:002012-09-19T23:40:27.521-05:00That bug really does look very similar to a ladybu...That bug really does look very similar to a ladybug. I thought so too.Rick (Ratty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-19920000027619534612012-09-19T23:39:40.192-05:002012-09-19T23:39:40.192-05:00Hi! Thanks.Hi! Thanks.Rick (Ratty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-86748154805856339122012-09-19T23:39:20.455-05:002012-09-19T23:39:20.455-05:00It was the first beetle I ever saw like that too.It was the first beetle I ever saw like that too.Rick (Ratty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-5098247478720261622012-09-19T11:50:38.690-05:002012-09-19T11:50:38.690-05:00He's a cute little rascal. Okay, a pest, but ...He's a cute little rascal. Okay, a pest, but still cute.<br /><br />No problem here with heights. The problem is with stability. The harder I try to control my muscles, the more they get out of control.Secondary Roadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05116234285533139701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-3006852345220243932012-09-19T10:13:27.713-05:002012-09-19T10:13:27.713-05:00Fantastic pictures, even if the bug is a little ga...Fantastic pictures, even if the bug is a little garden jerk. <br /><br />Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13893389570447888654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-29325765202417443332012-09-19T10:00:18.930-05:002012-09-19T10:00:18.930-05:00You have found a true you.
Not that shameful, bec...You have found a true you.<br /><br />Not that shameful, because me too afraid of height.rainfield61https://www.blogger.com/profile/01334864123466123667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-42435793468241209852012-09-19T08:58:52.816-05:002012-09-19T08:58:52.816-05:00Those are nice closeups, just take lots with that ...Those are nice closeups, just take lots with that wind. Sometimes i have shot a half dozen then give up out of frustration.Out on the prairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548162534362532705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-51296150388398855342012-09-19T08:19:44.409-05:002012-09-19T08:19:44.409-05:00They are beautiful beetles. Often times that's...They are beautiful beetles. Often times that's the case with beauty...it can be misleading, even dangerous! ;-) Like all those thorns around the lovely thistle flowers.<br /><br />Interesting about you getting nervous on the ladder. I suddenly became fearful of heights - for no good reason. No amount of reconditioning has helped either. Like you I'm very deliberate when I climb anything now.<br /><br />Finally, I found that "sometimes" when photographing flowers, if I set the flash to "fill in," I get some good detail without washout in the rest of the picture. It's hard because usually a gust blows up just as I push the button!!!<br /><br />Great post, Ratty!<br /><br />NaninaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-55755303878686641482012-09-19T07:18:03.237-05:002012-09-19T07:18:03.237-05:00Yes, the junks outside require our attention as mu...Yes, the junks outside require our attention as much as the junks inside :-) No way around it!<br /><br />I saw the same type of beetle you have here on one of the weed here too, and thought it was a ladybug..Thanks for the information! It sure is pretty and colorful!Icy BChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14137249916575963385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-58054795048989794392012-09-19T05:42:45.590-05:002012-09-19T05:42:45.590-05:00very nice photos! :D
Greetings!very nice photos! :D<br />Greetings!Katzebemolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01733560331920244601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6637168036712963543.post-59180074196691352452012-09-19T04:23:02.233-05:002012-09-19T04:23:02.233-05:00Interesting--never saw a beetle like that before!Interesting--never saw a beetle like that before!Karen and Gerardhttp://zemeks.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com