On This Day

August 08

Series of images taken on this day (Month Day) in history.

Cabbage White: Visiting Meadow Blazing Star

Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2024, 12:40 p.m. Species: Cabbage White (nonnative), Meadow Blazing Star

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 640 | Focal Length: 500mm | Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2024, 12:40 p.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
©2024 Vonda Zwick

Confusing Furrow Bee: Visiting Cinnamon Willow Herb

Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2024, 12:35 p.m. Species: Cinnamon Willow Herb, Confusing Furrow Bee

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 320 | Focal Length: 500mm | Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2024, 12:35 p.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
©2024 Vonda Zwick

Milkweed Tussock Moth Caterpillar: On Common Milkweed

Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2024, 12:26 p.m. Species: Common Milkweed, Milkweed Tussock Moth

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/640 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 1250 | Focal Length: 500mm | Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2024, 12:26 p.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
©2024 Vonda Zwick

Two-spotted Bumble Bee: On Cosmos

Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2024, 12:17 p.m. Species: Two-spotted Bumble Bee

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1250 sec | Aperture: f/13 | ISO: 1250 | Focal Length: 500mm | Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2024, 12:17 p.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
©2024 Vonda Zwick

Eastern Black Swallowtail: Visiting Zinnia

Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2024, 12:16 p.m. Species: Eastern Black Swallowtail

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1250 sec | Aperture: f/13 | ISO: 1600 | Focal Length: 500mm | Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2024, 12:16 p.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
©2024 Vonda Zwick

Whorled Milkweed: Blooming in the backyard gardens

Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2023, 6:59 p.m. Species: Whorled Milkweed

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/640 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 6400 | Focal Length: 500mm | Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2023, 6:59 p.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Joe Pye Weed: With white flowers

Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2023, 6:57 p.m. Species: Joe Pye Weed

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/640 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 3200 | Focal Length: 100mm | Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2023, 6:57 p.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Common Milkweed: In bloom in the side yard

Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2023, 6:53 p.m. Species: Common Milkweed

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/640 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 2000 | Focal Length: 500mm | Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2023, 6:53 p.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Marsh Blazing Star: In the front yard garden

Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2023, 6:45 p.m. Species: Marsh Blazing Star

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1250 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 5000 | Focal Length: 500mm | Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2023, 6:45 p.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
©2023 Vonda Zwick

American Goldfinch Fledgling: Watching dad at the feeder

Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2023, 6:02 p.m. Species: American Goldfinch

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1250 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 4000 | Focal Length: 500mm | Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2023, 6:02 p.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Carolina Grasshopper: At the conservation area

Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2023, 11:42 a.m. Species: Carolina Grasshopper

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 100 | Focal Length: 500mm | Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2023, 11:42 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Eastern Amberwing: Perched at the pond

Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2023, 11:28 a.m. Species: Eastern Amberwing

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 1000 | Focal Length: 500mm | Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2023, 11:28 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Blue Dasher Pair: Perched in tandem

Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2023, 11:26 a.m. Species: Blue Dasher

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 1250 | Focal Length: 500mm | Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2023, 11:26 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Monarch: Visiting Cup Plant

Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2023, 11:14 a.m. Species: Monarch

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 400 | Focal Length: 500mm | Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2023, 11:14 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Orange Sulphur: At the conservation area

Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2023, 11:11 a.m. Species: Orange Sulphur

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 500 | Focal Length: 500mm | Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2023, 11:11 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail: Visiting Cup Plant

Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2023, 11:07 a.m. Species: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Cup Plant

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 320 | Focal Length: 500mm | Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2023, 11:07 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail: Visiting Cup Plant

Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2023, 11:06 a.m. Species: Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 250 | Focal Length: 500mm | Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2023, 11:06 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Great Blue Heron: On the path along the pond

Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2023, 11:05 a.m. Species: Great Blue Heron

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/1000 sec | Aperture: f/7.1 | ISO: 800 | Focal Length: 500mm | Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2023, 11:05 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Male Blue Dasher: Perched at the pond

Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2023, 10:38 a.m. Species: Blue Dasher

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/800 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 500 | Focal Length: 500mm | Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2023, 10:38 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS R7 | Lens: RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
©2023 Vonda Zwick

Rock Pigeon: On a platform feeder in the backyard gardens

Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2021, 3:39 p.m. Species: Rock Pigeon

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/5000 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 12800 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2021, 3:39 p.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2021 Vonda Zwick

American Goldfinch: On Joe Pye Weed

Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2020, 4:43 p.m. Species: American Goldfinch, Joe Pye Weed

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 640 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2020, 4:43 p.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2020 Vonda Zwick

American Goldfinch: On Joe Pye Weed

Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2020, 4:43 p.m. Species: American Goldfinch, Joe Pye Weed

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 500 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2020, 4:43 p.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2020 Vonda Zwick

Downy Woodpecker Male: In the backyard gardens

Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2020, 12:16 p.m. Species: Downy Woodpecker

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/640 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 4000 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2020, 12:16 p.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2020 Vonda Zwick

Downy Woodpecker Male: In the backyard gardens

Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2020, 12:16 p.m. Species: Downy Woodpecker

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 4000 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2020, 12:16 p.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2020 Vonda Zwick

Black-eyed Susans: A patch growing in the rain garden

Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2020, 11:56 a.m. Species: Black-eyed Susan (Orange Coneflower)

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/160 sec | Aperture: f/8 | ISO: 125 | Focal Length: 100mm | Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2020, 11:56 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7i | Lens: EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
©2020 Vonda Zwick

Black-capped Chickadee: In the backyard, waiting for a turn at the feeders

Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2020, 11:55 a.m. Species: Black-capped Chickadee

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/640 sec | Aperture: f/6.3 | ISO: 1600 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2020, 11:55 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2020 Vonda Zwick

Red-winged Blackbird: Immature male in the backyard gardens

Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2020, 11:50 a.m. Species: Red-winged Blackbird

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/13 | ISO: 8000 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2020, 11:50 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2020 Vonda Zwick

Nodding Onion: Along the bank of the pond

Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2020, 9:44 a.m. Species: Nodding Onion

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/13 | ISO: 2500 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2020, 9:44 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2020 Vonda Zwick

Prince Baskettail: Doing a flyby at the pond

Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2020, 9:38 a.m. Species: Prince Baskettail

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/4000 sec | Aperture: f/5 | ISO: 1000 | Focal Length: 150mm | Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2020, 9:38 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2020 Vonda Zwick

Young Painted Turtle: On a log in the pond

Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2020, 9:25 a.m. Species: Painted Turtle

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/640 sec | Aperture: f/13 | ISO: 1000 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2020, 9:25 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2020 Vonda Zwick

Spotted Touch-me-not: Growing at the pond

Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2020, 9:19 a.m. Species: Spotted Touch-me-not

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/500 sec | Aperture: f/13 | ISO: 2500 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2020, 9:19 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2020 Vonda Zwick

Monarch: On obedient plant by the pond

Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2020, 9:18 a.m. Species: Monarch, Obedient Plant

Camera Settings: Shutter Speed: 1/640 sec | Aperture: f/13 | ISO: 2500 | Focal Length: 600mm | Shot Date: Aug. 8, 2020, 9:18 a.m. | Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens: 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
©2020 Vonda Zwick