Above: While the insect is small, this one-sitting on the tip of the petal-is tinier than most. While it may seem insignificant, the viewer's mind will sense something there and it helps complete the story. Left: This member of the hymenoptera family seems to be using columbine as a swing. Image was made with a Nikon camera and telephoto lens with an extension tube on a tripod. July/August 2016 41