James @ Be Mused Art

The Texas State Fair grounds has (have? No, it’s one location.) several good examples of Art Deco architecture. The Hall of State above is a good example.

This one surprised me, as I rarely see two (or more) wasps working together unless it’s a major haul. To be honest, though, the near one didn’t really move much as I approached while the other one was actively … doing whatever wasps do on flowers. Harvesting nectar, perhaps? I was wondering if there was such a thing as a lazy insect (after I confirmed that it wasn’t dead).

I think it might be a monarch, but I like it, either way…

Dead trees are good subject matter. Lone trees are good. Live trees are good. Sunrise is good lighting.

So therefore, this should be an Amazing! picture.

It’s nice, I suppose.

(I never have been good at marketing.)

Nice, sunny day, and the bagworm remains in its bag. I also call it moody due to the lighting, but this is more a matter of “learn to use the flash”, which I have been prone to avoid like the plague.

Interesting tidbit: Apparently the females stay in their bag and lay eggs there, while the male moth is a normal flying moth.

I’m tempted to call this one “Hey everybody! Watch this!”

Another 7/4 photo from the lake. I’m rather happy with how it turned out, since I was dealing with low lighting conditions.

This tiny butterfly was found at Lake Lavon.

Ok, I admit it, I like perspective, I’m fascinated with nice skies (more than a solid blue or solid grey, that is), and I’m a typical tourist at times.

I’m back. Long week, and as you can see from this shot, apparently we were there between semesters, as the campus was dead (excepting the construction going on).

The fountains (which I have a couple of nice shots of) were off, and so were a tad less dramatic than they might be, but it was a nice campus, overall.

Just got back from dinner, and I’m going to bed.

Good night.