What Next Photography & Graphic Arts

A closeup side view of a brilliant green and black, female, Eastern pondhawk dragonfly. The large, brownish green compound eyes take up the majority of the head. Four clear, heavily veined wings emerge from the green thorax, and the proximal green and black striped abdomen is visible. The dragonfly is settled on a small branch while she hunts for flies, mosquitoes, and midges.

17 May

The Eastern Pondhawk is Beautiful and an Amazing Insect Hunter

Posted by whatnext10 Insects

The Eastern Pondhawk is Beautiful and an Amazing Insect Hunter discusses one of the thirty species of dragonfly that lives in Florida. This particular dragonfly is a highly impressive hunter that lives near water, hence the name pondhawk.

A male green anole in brown color phase flashes his pink dew lap at the photographer, warning that his territory is being invaded.

16 May

The Brown Phase of the Beautiful Green Anole

Posted by whatnext10 Reptiles & Amphibians

The Brown Phase of the Beautiful Green Anole explains several reasons why green anoles change from green to brown. It also shares several photos of a green anole in the brown color phase.

A white spider with black spots and red spikes on her abdomen hangs from the center of her web. The black thorax and black and yellow striped legs are also visible.

15 May

The Spiny Orb Weaver is Yet Another Beautiful Florida Spider

Posted by whatnext10 Spiders 1 Comment

The Spiny Orb Weaver is Yet Another Beautiful Florida Spider discusses the lifestyle and regional differences in these beautiful and highly recognizable spiders. It also explains why these are very good spiders to keep around in your garden.

A young male house sparrow considers challenging the dominant male of the flock until his taunting behavior finally evokes a response from the older male.

12 May

The Taunting Sparrow

Posted by whatnext10 Birds, Video

The Taunting Sparrow is a video of a young male house sparrow interacting with the flock’s dominant male. The younger male taunts the older one until he finally evokes a response at which time he decides it might be time to retreat.

A bunch of bright purple flowers with white centers as seen from above. Each flower has five petals that come together near the flower center. Each petal has a central vein that splits two lobes.

11 May

Tampa Verbena is a Beautiful and Highly Endangered Plant

Posted by whatnext10 Plants and Flowers

Tampa Verbena is a Beautiful and Highly Endangered Plant discusses how the author was lucky enough to find, photograph, and identify this highly endangered Florida wildflower.

A fuzzy yellow fir tussock moth caterpillar begins to crawl over a cocoon of a similar caterpillar. As well as being fuzzy yellow, this caterpillar has a red face and head with spiky black hairs coming off the top. Four white tussocks come out of the center of the back approximately 1/3 of the way down its body.

10 May

Fir Tussock Moth Caterpillars: Beautiful to Watch, but Don’t Touch!

Posted by whatnext10 Insects, Moths

Fir Tussock Moth Caterpillars: Beautiful to Watch, But Don’t Touch! tells the story of how, while searching for caterpillars, the author happened across these beauties. It also give a few facts about them and explains why they shouldn’t be messed with.

An early morning sunrise with an orange sun beginning to rise above the mist over a central Florida wooded area. There is a small oak and a chain link fence in the foreground.

09 May

Happy Mother’s Day to All the Wonderful Mothers Including Mother Earth!

Posted by whatnext10 Events

Happy Mother’s Day to All the Wonderful Mothers Including Mother Earth! wishes everyone a Happy Mother’s Day and shares some of the beauty of the Mother of us all, Mother Earth.

A stem of a twiggy mullein plant with many beautiful yellow blooms alternating along it. The stem and leaves are covered with small glandular hairs, adding a touch of texture.

08 May

May 3 to May 9 is National Wildflower Week so Enjoy Some Beauty!

Posted by whatnext10 Events, Plants and Flowers

May 3 to May 9 is National Wildflower Week so Enjoy Some Beauty discusses some history of National Wildflower Week and gives several reasons why wildflowers are something we should celebrate. It shares several beautiful wildflower photos, too.

A pair of ponies, one brown and white paint and one white graze on fresh green grass in a wooded pasture.

08 May

Horses Need Great Homes. May is Adopt a Horse Month!

Posted by whatnext10 Events, Horses, Veterinary Medicine

Horses Need Great Homes. May is Adopt a Horse Month! gives readers the pros and cons of owning and caring for horses. This article discusses great reasons to think about adopting a horse if you are wanting one. Especially, since May is Adopt a Horse Month!

A photo of an empty Corona beer bottle sitting on a wooden table. There is a green book with a red book mark in the background.

05 May

Feliz Cinco de Mayo a Todos!