Bugs under the Macro

So you may recall my failed attempt at arachnology last year where a little spider jumped onto my camera as I was trying to take pictures of it's web.  There were no spider pictures because it freaked me out, and I opted for homemade baklava pictures instead.

Hello Ladybug, Sarkoy, Turkey

This year I overcame that fear.  Well, kind of.  I found some kinder, gentler insects to experiment on.

Lesson learned:

• Bugs do not stop.  They are prima donnas and often turn their backs to the camera.
• The ladybugs in Sarkoy, Turkey have an orange-ish tint to them.  The ones in the US I am used to are very red. 

Sunbee, Sarkoy, Turkey

Good Day Sunshine!

Back from a very long holiday.. not necessarily because it was a long time off.  Stuff happens and life throws curve balls in your travel plans.  However, there were still many good things about the trip.

It was good to not have internet connection for 2 weeks.  With the exception of the phone a few times, it was a good time to disconnect and focus on what matters and the day to day simplicities of life.  

While the little bumps in the road do make me crave for the next much needed holiday, we still had a good time and Turkey was still beautiful.

Sunflower, Turkey 2013