
Common Sunflower Helianthus annuus | ©2014 David Allio
Three European honey bees Apis mellifera on Common Sunflower Helianthus annuus in a North Carolina Department of Transportation roadside planting project in Buncombe County near Dula Springs and Weaverville.
camera: Nikon D3 | lens: AF Nikkor Zoom 14-24mm f/2.8G
focal length: 14mm | exposure: f/11 – 1/500th – ISO 250

Omphalotus illudens | ©2014 David Allio
The common and colorful Jack O’Lantern mushroom Omphalotus illudens is a toxic member of the Marasmiaceae family. This clump was found in the detritus at the base of a large oak tree in the North Carolina mountains near Mars Hill.
camera: Nikon D3 | lens: AF Nikkor VR Zoom 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED
focal length: 200mm | exposure: f/11 – 1/125th – ISO 800
Protect valuable camera equipment on location with a Think Tank camera bag.

Tricyrtis hirta | ©2014 David Allio
Toadlily Tricyrtis hirta blooms in partial to full shade from late summer until frost.
camera: Nikon D60
lens: AF Nikkor VR Micro 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
focal length: 105mm
exposure: f/16 – 1/15th – ISO 800
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