Sometimes when looking at flowers through the macro lens I find neat little surprises.
Then my focus changes from the inanimate to the moving thing before me. Like this fly sipping from the raindrop.
Or this spider looking for a spot to sun itself.
Macro Monday is easy to play, snap a macro (or any close-up) photo, post it on your blog and come back here and sign MckLinky. 
MM started on Sept 29, 2008 – Thanx to all of you for helping make it such a fun start to the week!
Valerie said,
Love it Lisa! When I was shooting my black eyed susan photo’s I came across a very strange bug – had a probiscus like a butterfly but was a long orange and white tube bug – I got a shot – but not as clear as yours are!
Thanks for hosting Macro Monday – I love being able to visit the other blogs of folks interested in the same kinds of photography!
Margaret Gosden said,
Fantastic capture of insects, particularly of the fly, but of the others, too!
Astounding!
dawn said,
Awesome photos! I really like the spider
foto CHIP Sweden said,
I like spiders more than flies
so your spider is my favourite and I like his long legs and how you captured him 
Happy MM!
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dutchbaby said,
Your fly shots are great! The upside-down spider’s pretty cool too, though.
Jay said,
Oh, I always find the insects more interesting than the flowers! Although that is a gorgeous purple …
Nice capture, especially the long-legged beastie. What a pretty green he is, and so elegant!
Don't Bug Me! said,
What Jay said! I found a lovely beetle on my daisies for this weeks post.
Dave Q, UK said,
Excellent macros!
Ashley @ Ramblings and Photos said,
These are such incredible shots – I haven’t picked up my camera yet after a long week of taking pictures on vacation but this is really inspiring!
Icy BC said,
Your macro shots are just awesome!
teresa said,
I too often find a bug on the flower that I didn’t even notice when taking the picture. A nice surprise usually.
JohnMcDevitt said,
Great shots Lisa. I’ve been surprised a few times when I got my slides back and found tiny little critters that I didn’t see when I was shooting. When you are lost in your viewfinder, it’s a good sign.
Jan said,
These are fabulous, Lisa. I’m glad you’re not creeped out by insects.
Jenners said,
What a nice surprise!
Carletta said,
I suspect that little fly was on the beautiful flowers in your previous post.
Love this little green guy – such long legs and it was perfect that he chose a purple flower to provide such lovely contrast!
Tammy McChesney said,
Awesome captures….but I do have to admit, that spider creeps me out!
What superb details!
Kala said,
Superb details Lisa.
AL said,
Yeah right! I happened to me once when I was taking a photo of little flowers and on it was a bee. When I took it and transferred it to the computer hey…there were 2 bees!
Lisa…I am becoming addicted to Macro!
Evelyn said,
Stunning shots.
January said,
so beautiful…
naquillity said,
great shots Lisa. hope all is well.
Gattina said,
The macros are perfect but the creatures disgusting, especially the spider, lol !
Mama Zen said,
Really awesome captures. I really like the first one of the spider.
Lindy MacDuff said,
Amazing images!
Christina, Sweden said,
Fantastic what we find when Macro is involved! Looks so fresh with the droplets
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michael said,
Those are great photos.
Rosie@Centre of Interest said,
Lisa sometimes I don’t even see the little bug until I’ve put the photo on the computer screen to view. Great photos
Rosie
Tinas Photoblog, Sweden said,
Love your photos, they are just great!
Hootin' Anni said,
That spider looks like it’s body is marked with a star!!
Kerri said,
These are FANTASTIC Lisa!
PS – Thanks for continuing to host Macro Monday!!!
Gunsside, Norway said,
Wonderful shots, great colors
Kerstin, Sweden said,
I love your photos, Lisa. Especially the fly, nice details.
chasity said,
these are great lisa!
can’t wait to show my little girl~ insects on flowers are her favorite!!
hugs~
chas
Janis said,
Love seeing insects up close n personal…fascinating.
Freda said,
Awesome shots! I was grossed right out!
jayayceeblog said,
Wow, those macro pictures are the coolest thing – the crispness is amazing. Beautiful pictures, even of creepy crawlies!
EG Wow said,
I like finding such nice surprises too.
Krista said,
Oh how fun! I love the teeny little critters… but for some reason they make my neck itch. ;o)
Camilla "Lillagul" said,
Great macros on the fly and on the spider !
I think Spiders are little creapy
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Small Reflections said,
Wonderful captures
I’m always delighted to discover I’ve captured some little surprise when I look at photos later.
Hugs and blessings,
faith said,
OOOOH! Love the concept of this link-up. yay!
BJ Roan said,
Great shots! Beautiful flower with the fly. I dislike flies, but this one looks great through your camera lens—as does the spider, which I dislike, as well.
Yoke Daams said,
hi Lisa,
I love Insects and other Invertrebates like Spiders. Intriguing they are, I think. Lovely pictures.
SandyCarlson said,
Utterly incredible, Lisa. Thank you.
Lesa said,
Wow– amazing creepy crawlies but I love the purples too.
Dora said,
Nice macro view. Did you use flash? If yes, did it scare the insects? ;p
Snowcatcher said,
Such absolutely lovely saturation in the colors! I have some spiders just like the one you’ve photographed in my garden right now, and my pictures aren’t as stunning as yours. And I’m kind of mad at the flies right now. They were biting fiends during our bike ride on Sunday night!
Mojo,NC,USA said,
You nevere cease to amaze and delight with your macro work Lisa. I love the first shot especially!