Thursday

Education of the Senses


We cannot create observers by saying "observe," but by giving them the power and the means for this observation and these means are procured through education of the senses. 
~ Maria Montessori

Milkweed Beetle - Izaak Walton Park - Christiansburg, VA
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21 comments:

  1. Country GirlJuly 7, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    I have never seen a milkweed beetle. Wonderful capture.

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  2. TammyJuly 7, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Wow, very cool shot!

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  3. DellaJuly 7, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    The antennae and face on that critter is awesome!

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  4. Julie G.July 7, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Awesome macro image! Our milkweeds are covered with these busy little red creatures. Love the angle.

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  5. PoetessWugJuly 7, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    I don't know what I'm looking at here...but it's a nice shot of it! LOL Is the weed carrying a beetle, or is the beetle carrying a weed?! O_0

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  6. AnonymousJuly 7, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    WOW, that's one bad ass looking bug! Looks like he means business.

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  7. grammie gJuly 7, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Hi Kerri..The first thing I Noticed was that the pods look like there on the end if it's antennae!! lol
    Nice ...Grace

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  8. HilaryJuly 7, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Wow.. that's some fine macro work.

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  9. ReenaJuly 7, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    How you capture these shots is beyond me! Beautiful and I've never seen one of these guys!

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  10. RohrerbotJuly 7, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Observation also requires patience...which is what this shot demonstrates....beautiful work.

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  11. PescaluneJuly 7, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Great great macro !! Love it :)

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  12. Ruth HiebertJuly 7, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    You get the most amazing insect shots.

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  13. LENAJuly 7, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    This photo is amazing! :)

    http://lena510.blogspot.com/

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  14. the wild magnoliaJuly 7, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Head on, sensing the senses.

    Great quote and photo.

    Thank you, for shearing.

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  15. jocoJuly 7, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    That is what I call 'head on'.
    Scarily so :-)
    Well done you.

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  16. Dawning InspirationJuly 7, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Stunned... and stunning.
    I've never seen a bug like that - what a great perspective!

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  17. MimiJuly 7, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Fabulous! I thought it was a ladybird at first.
    I'm all in favour of educating the senses.

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  18. DebbieJuly 7, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    wow....just wow!!!

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  19. CatherineJuly 7, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Wow ~ terrific shot ~ love it!
    xo Catherine

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  20. AnonymousJuly 8, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    Awesome details and clarity.

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  21. Gail DixonJuly 8, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Kerri, you outdid yourself on this one. Amazing shot. Wow.

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