The Meadow's Edge
Uploaded: August 06, 2014 | Entered: August 06, 2014 03:16:05
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Normally, the Meadow at Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve is in full and glorious bloom mid-August or even LATE August. But a couple of weeks ago, I saw that the color was already starting. So I ventured there yesterday.
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From a distance, I thought I was going to be in for a treat. But when I approached closer, I saw that the Rose Mallows were heavily infested with Japanese Beetles, and there were virtually NO LARGE BUTTERFLIES to be seen. The Bee Balms were pretty much done, but there were still plenty of bees--only saw one hummingbird moth, though. The pond had become overgrown and the lotuses were DONE...with just three seed pods to be seen.
Sigh.
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Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 125, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Michelle Alton August 06, 2014
Japanese Beetles. What a Mess! #1581913Debbie Bray August 06, 2014
What a shame when beetles infest pretty flowers like this, Michelle! Still, to find a lovely field of flowers must be nice to come across - just a shame to what has happened to them. #11102832Monnie Ryan August 06, 2014
Beautiful field of color! The flowers around here seem unusually large with vivid colors, but they're not lasting as long this season for some reason. #11102969Michael Frazier August 06, 2014
Beautiful colors, Michelle sorry to hear about the Japanese Beetles. #11103019Colette M. Metcalf August 06, 2014
We had them too. Lovely capture of the field!!! #11103107Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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