exploring nature’s infinite connections
L is for Lichen ...and oh how I like me some lichen! Did you know that there are over 14,000 species of lichen recognized worldwide? That is probably why I suck at identifying any particular one. But as visual elements, I love what they add to photographs. A...
For this "K" entry in the A to Z Challenge, I will spare you some reading, and you can do some watching...and listening to my poor attempt at soundtrack orchestration in GarageBand. K? Kool! [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILwDcmr7GW8[/embedyt]
J is for Jasper Jasper, a name that means spotted or speckled stone, certainly lives up to its namesake, particularly in the variety of those specks and spots. Each forms its own tiny ancient landscape created millions of years ago. Each with its own stories about...
Imagine a world where there is no waste. Imagine equal value between nature and necessity. Imagine reading your dog's mind. Imagine we are not alone in the universe. Imagine if we could see forward in time so we could go back for a do-over. Imagine a species bill of...
H is for Herps I had to type that one carefully for this day 8 entry into the AtoZ Challenge. One extra letter or wrong letter and I am either attracting the "wrong" crowd or some foodie will wander in here wondering what kind of weird recipes I am promoting here. ...
G is for Green It is no doubt a color that symbolizes 'nature' to most people. It is a color we look forward to after a long winter. It's psychology is associated with balance and harmony. I also find it a soothing pick for the AtoZChallenge's 7th day as the...
F is for F*%@! Oh yes, a great letter in the AtoZChallenge, and none other than the "F word!" The expletive that could be used on any number of occasions as a photographer. Hmm, I am sure I uttered it or something to the effect on a few occasions...sometimes it...
E is for Exploration We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all our exploring Will be to arrive where we started And know the place for the first time. ~ T.S.Eliot
D is for Detroit My hometown... So many different faces, perceptions, misconceptions, challenges, cultures, and environments. It is also quite a big "D" to take on for a single post in this AtoZ Challenge. It's a difficult subject to keep simple. Detroit means a...