As you’ll eventually learn, I have a special place in my heart for critters and particularly creepy crawlies, photographing them every chance I get. Again, going to have to learn how to use a macro lens.

The photos that follow are from a couple days with family in the Chilliwack area of British Columbia, which much like Volcan Arenal has been amazingly dormant for years.

The contrasting textures were too much to pass on when I saw this little guy in my mother’s back yard.

Sequestered in the bottom of a terrace lamp, this scary looking guy would descend in the evening to catch prey attracted to the light (or anyone foolish enough to bump into him).

It wasn’t until I started playing with the image that I saw the ant and decided he had to be included in the cropping.

Yes, I believe they are doing what you think they’re doing. What really attracted me though–aside from insect porn–was the way the light shone through their wings, colouring the rocks below.

I was so happy that one of these frames was actually usable as I must have taken a dozen shots of this guy.

This one and the next one were taken in a park and the biggest challenge I faced was the wind blowing the spider in and out of focus. I’m never quite organized enough to set up a wind break.

Regardless of what you may personally think about spiders, you have to admit his colours are amazing (or you don’t).

Butterflies and moths fascinate me. They always look like they will disintegrate into a fine powder on the next strong breeze.