Monthly Archives: September 2025

Tomorrow’s Dream

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Silent Sunday

Tomorrow’s Dream
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/500s, f/3.3, ISO 100

Another Flutterby

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Squared – SQ199
Columbus Botanical Garden

I spent the last three days of work in leadership training at the National Infantry Museum at Fort Benning. It was an interesting event. I’m not sure everything I learned can be applied to my style (do I have a style?), but I did come away with some very good stuff. Besides getting to know nine of my coworkers better I might have learned one or two things about myself (maybe… 😉 ).

I’m not sure if that information is relevant but I did want to share. This morning I went to the Columbus Botanical Garden with the hope of getting a few floral macros and let’s be honest, to get me off the couch and actually walk around. It was worth it!

Another Flutterby
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/320s, f/4, ISO 100

Warm Evening on the Mountain

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Asia, Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World

Warm Evening on the Mountain
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S, 1/10s, 35mm, f/11, ISO 100

In Pursuit of the Flighty

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Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center
Callaway Resort & Gardens

When I visit Callaway Gardens, I generally start my day at the Discovery Center. From the center, I can travel many paths visiting the various areas of the resort. My favorite destination is the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center. My results have been less than desirable over the past year, but I still visit not only for the butterflies but also for the flora.

On my last visit I timed my arrival to the butterflies perfectly. The facility had opened only minutes before I walked through the doors. There were barely any other visitors. It must have been a combination of the early hour and lack of people that kept the butterflies rather stationary. I walked away with quite a few keepers; just don’t ask me to tell you their names… 🙂

Flutterby One
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/125s, f/3.2, ISO 450

Flutterby Two
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/125s, f/4, ISO 320

Flutterby Three
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/125s, f/5.6, ISO 360

Flutterby Four
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/125s, f/4, ISO 180

Flutterby Five
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, 1/125s, f/4, ISO 720

Over the Water

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Callaway Resort & Gardens

Over the Water
Nikon Z6 II, Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S, 1/160s, 70mm, f/8, ISO 100
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