SUMMER WALKS
July is drawing to a close. Summer is in full swing. Stag beetle season (Lucanus cervus) is over, but other Titans of the Oak Forest are doing quite well. Nature abhors a vacuum, so despite the relentless passage of time, new actors always step onto the stage directed by Mother Nature. I spend as much time in the forest as I can. The passage of time is evident at every turn – something was, something is gone, something "new" is – so despite the changes, I can't complain about the lack of "models" to photograph. Last trip – late afternoon, hot and muggy. For me, the conditions are not very comfortable, but for insects - especially those I’m looking for - ideal. Great capricorn ( Cerambyx cerdo) Firstly, I came across Great capricorns (Cerambyx cerdo) – beautiful, but not particularly cooperative in this temperature. Very often, after one or two shots, they would fly away – I know - they don't have to like me, but to run away so ostentatio...