SECRET GARDEN

The struggle for survival in a dangerous environment, dramatic life-and-death battles, fascinating reproduction techniques, and the sometimes bizarre (to us) results of highly specialized evolution that goes back to prehistoric times. This isn't a sci-fi/fantasy/adventure movie, but the daily reality in my garden. It isn't really secret, and a fine macro lens reveals the world of the tiny creatures who live there.

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   Hyacinth Honeybee

   Forktail Damselfly

   Pastel Caterpillar

   Katydid Nymph

   Pollen in Pisces