Big Bugs at Inniswood

If you were something that a praying mantis might consider for lunch, this could be the last thing you saw in this world.

2009-02-10T21:43:06Z

Bill Blinn
If you were something that a praying mantis might consider for lunch, this could be the last thing you saw in this world.

Here's a dragon fly near a pond that's full of frogs.

2009-06-25T14:42:03Z

Bill Blinn
Here's a dragon fly near a pond that's full of frogs.

The workmanship on these bugs is remarkable.

2009-06-25T14:42:43Z

Bill Blinn
The workmanship on these bugs is remarkable.

Here's a grasshopper located, appropriately, in the grass.

2009-06-25T14:49:19Z

Bill Blinn
Here's a grasshopper located, appropriately, in the grass.

Inniswood is probably the most attractive of the Columbus Metro Parks system, which extends well beyond the city limits of Columbus. We are fortunate to have these parks.

2009-06-25T14:46:31Z

Bill Blinn
Inniswood is probably the most attractive of the Columbus Metro Parks system, which extends well beyond the city limits of Columbus. We are fortunate to have these parks.

This butterfly agreed to pose for me.

2009-06-25T14:42:27Z

Bill Blinn
This butterfly agreed to pose for me.

Several hours spent at Inniswood are never wasted. It's an attractive, quiet, restful setting.

2009-06-25T14:40:16Z

Bill Blinn
Several hours spent at Inniswood are never wasted. It's an attractive, quiet, restful setting.

The diversity of plants represented here is remarkable.

2009-06-25T14:50:06Z

Bill Blinn
The diversity of plants represented here is remarkable.

Keeping the plants in top condition is a lot of work.

2009-06-25T14:46:32Z

Bill Blinn
Keeping the plants in top condition is a lot of work.

This is probably the world's largest spider. The web is at least 12 feet tall.

2009-06-25T14:45:45Z

Bill Blinn
This is probably the world's largest spider. The web is at least 12 feet tall.

Natural beauty.

2009-06-25T14:43:29Z

Bill Blinn
Natural beauty.

This is one of several buildings on the Inniswood Park property.

2009-06-25T14:43:29Z

Bill Blinn
This is one of several buildings on the Inniswood Park property.

This is a large ant and that's my elder daughter facing it head-on.

2009-06-25T14:42:06Z

Bill Blinn
This is a large ant and that's my elder daughter facing it head-on.

This ant is one of the huge wooden insects created by artist David Rogers. The artist used hardwoods such as black walnut, red cedar, black locust, and saplings from the willow family. The b ...

2009-06-25T14:40:55Z

Bill Blinn
This ant is one of the huge wooden insects created by artist David Rogers. The artist used hardwoods such as black walnut, red cedar, black locust, and saplings from the willow family. The b ...

The march of the giant ants.

2009-06-25T14:38:23Z

Bill Blinn
The march of the giant ants.

Here's another view of one of the ants. It seems more than a little ominous.

2009-06-25T14:42:36Z

Bill Blinn
Here's another view of one of the ants. It seems more than a little ominous.

The dragon fly hovers over a pond of stagnant water.

2009-06-25T14:40:24Z

Bill Blinn
The dragon fly hovers over a pond of stagnant water.

Nearby, a frog (tiny in comparison to the dragon fly) waits and watches.

2009-02-10T21:41:22Z

Bill Blinn
Nearby, a frog (tiny in comparison to the dragon fly) waits and watches.

This is a new addition to Inniswood Park. There are secret passages to explore in the ruins.

2009-06-25T14:43:25Z

Bill Blinn
This is a new addition to Inniswood Park. There are secret passages to explore in the ruins.

Is that a ghost shining beyond yon window?

2009-06-25T14:53:09Z

Bill Blinn
Is that a ghost shining beyond yon window?

Yes, it might be a ghost. Or maybe some water vapor. Where is that Potter kid when you need him?

2009-02-10T21:43:13Z

Bill Blinn
Yes, it might be a ghost. Or maybe some water vapor. Where is that Potter kid when you need him?

Soft purple flowers in the shade.

2009-06-25T14:47:29Z

Bill Blinn
Soft purple flowers in the shade.

The march of the giant killer ants continues.

2009-02-10T21:42:44Z

Bill Blinn
The march of the giant killer ants continues.

One of the most relaxing sounds known is that of water on rocks.

2009-06-25T14:38:28Z

Bill Blinn
One of the most relaxing sounds known is that of water on rocks.

Within an area no larger than an average-size McDonald's, you'll find 3 waterfalls.

2009-02-10T21:42:39Z

Bill Blinn
Within an area no larger than an average-size McDonald's, you'll find 3 waterfalls.

Sit on a nearby bench, relax, and listen.

2009-06-25T14:41:18Z

Bill Blinn
Sit on a nearby bench, relax, and listen.

It's not just plants and bugs you'll see at Inniswood. Here's a long-tailed rat.

2009-06-25T14:47:02Z

Bill Blinn
It's not just plants and bugs you'll see at Inniswood. Here's a long-tailed rat.