Friday (24-June-2016) — New Jersey

Backyard Summertime Nature in New Jersey.

Honey Bee Entering Stage Left to Collect Some Black Poppy Pollen. What does Poppy Honey taste like? Image taken with a Fuji X-T1 camera 100-400 mm OIS lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/85 sec).

Honey Bee Entering Stage Left to Collect Some Black Poppy Pollen. What does Poppy Honey taste like? Image taken with a Fuji X-T1 camera 100-400 mm OIS lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/85 sec). (David J Mathre)
Honey Bee Entering Stage Left to Collect Some Black Poppy Pollen. What does Poppy Honey taste like? Image taken with a Fuji X-T1 camera 100-400 mm OIS lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/85 sec). (David J Mathre)

Author: David Mathre

I am a scientist by training (Eckerd College, BSc; Caltech, Ph.D.). I worked for 27 years as a Chemist in the Pharmaceutical Industry developing processes to manufacture medicines for human and animal health. I now spend my time as a photographer and world traveler. My interests include the natural world, wildlife, landscapes, sky, and seascapes, travel, and astrophotography. I look for unique ways of viewing the world and presenting my images. I have traveled to over 55 countries in six continents, often on Semester at Sea voyages. While at home in New Jersey, I spend time on home renovation and expansion of a wildflower garden/meadow.

20 thoughts on “Friday (24-June-2016) — New Jersey”

  1. +Anne Aas Thanks, I have not been successful with wildflowers or especially poppies in the past. Last fall I planted a bunch of wildflower seeds in a 2 x 10 meter patch next to the house not knowing what I would get. Then I signed up for the Semester at Sea voyage and wasn't sure I would see anything by the time I returned. The last several weeks have been amazing as different flowers bloom every day. Each morning is a target rich environment that is filling up my hard drive. The rabbits, deer, and American Goldfinch have been nibbling but are leaving enough to share. Nature in equilibrium. If I had my druthers, the entire backyard would be converted to a wildflower patch for next year.

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