The Joker

Posted in Consciousness, Insects, Katydid, Life, Love, Macro Photography, Meditation, Nature, Photography, Relaxation, Spirituality, Sustainability, Truth? by Mark on 03/03/2017

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Outlandish looking thing, perfectly camouflaged on the spent butterfly bush flowers.

However odd the appearance nature has another form for every space.

And occupies every need for one purpose, reflection.

Unerringly – it only looks messy.

Odd is natural.

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Louis Dallara Photography said, on 31/03/2017 at 5:09 am

My favorites, great title to. Lol

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- Mark said, on 31/03/2017 at 11:41 am
  
  I thought it fitting to the look of it.
  
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Cate said, on 04/03/2017 at 12:05 pm

Outlandish, indeed! You capture exquisitely the variety, color and detail in these beautiful little creatures, Mark. Thank you.

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- Mark said, on 04/03/2017 at 6:45 pm
  
  Thanks Cate. Just doing …
  
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treesshrubs said, on 04/03/2017 at 11:44 am

Odd is great!

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- Mark said, on 04/03/2017 at 6:45 pm
  
  Hail Odd the Great. The odder the better.
  
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kim blades, writer said, on 03/03/2017 at 10:51 pm

Hello, Great post and photos. The katydid look very indignant at having a camera poked in his face.

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- Mark said, on 04/03/2017 at 6:01 am
  
  Thanks Kim. And I thought it stood upright just so I could get its portrait, but it is a proud looking thing.
  
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taikunping said, on 03/03/2017 at 7:14 pm

stunning photos Mark, brilliant detailing, nature sure is wonderful at creating so many species, such diverse life forms :)

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- Mark said, on 03/03/2017 at 10:10 pm
  
  Thanks T…
  
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David said, on 03/03/2017 at 10:52 am

Remarkable looking insect. Nice captures.

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- Mark said, on 03/03/2017 at 10:09 pm
  
  Thanks David. It is …
  
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Jane Lurie said, on 03/03/2017 at 10:13 am

Really fascinating and beautiful, Mark. I love your posts.

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- Mark said, on 03/03/2017 at 10:09 pm
  
  Thanks Jane.
  
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David Herman said, on 03/03/2017 at 9:44 am

Fabtastic!

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- Mark said, on 03/03/2017 at 10:08 pm
  
  Indeed.
  
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puzzleblume said, on 03/03/2017 at 6:35 am

Fantastic in form and colours, as always, your photography is stunning.

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- Mark said, on 03/03/2017 at 9:00 am
  
  Thanks P…
  
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F U L L S P E C T R A said, on 03/03/2017 at 5:23 am

Utterly incredible! And what a beastie!

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- Mark said, on 03/03/2017 at 8:58 am
  
  A beast indeed …
  
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putetet said, on 03/03/2017 at 5:15 am

Terrific photos :-) What’s the name of this insect? Greetings from Alexander

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- Mark said, on 03/03/2017 at 8:57 am
  
  It’s a katydid.
  
  Thanks Alexander.
  
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