I recently took a deep breath and entered 15 of my photos to the annual Smithsonian Magazine photo contest. I chose the submissions based on my favorites and feedback from friends. Please wish me luck and take a moment to tell me which is your favorite in the comments below.
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Bumblebee on hyssop
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Dragonfly on fennel
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Dew on borage bud
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Green June bug
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Hobomok skipper on aster
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Emerald jumping spider
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Honey bee on aster
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Honey bee on hardy geranium
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Honey bee on butterfly weed
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Guinea paper wasp on tropical milkweed
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Basilica orb weaver, Mecynogea lemniscata
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Praying mantis
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Small skipper on aster
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Snowberry clearwing (hummingbird moth)
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Squash bug on brain fungus
Paper wasp on milkweed and praying mantis (unique perspective) are my favorites. Possibly because honey bees are endangered and the one of the honeybee on the weed is also a great photo that’s one to consider sending out. I think the jumping spider is also a really good photo. I have a really hard times picking favorites in general but the first two I mentioned appealed to me most. I think your photos are beautiful/exciting in general. Good luck!
Thanks for taking the time to look and comment!! Fingers crossed!
Emerald jumping spider!!
Thanks!
#10 purely for aesthetic appeal. Wishing you luck!
paperwasp!