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Matteuccia struthiopteris, or Ostrich Fern, is a fern we have in abundance in our yard. Every year they seem to find a new spot to pop up. They are quite prolific. It doesn't seem to matter sun or shade as they are a forest understory native species, though I suppose...
Michigan is home to 57 orchid species, according to the current listing at the University of Michigan's michiganflora.net. It is by far the most comprehensive flora species identification tool when it comes to our state. Wild orchids are typically a cherished find for...
Photography produces pleasure by simplicity. I see something special and show it to the camera. A picture is produced. The moment is held until someone sees it. Then it is theirs.Sam Abel Gifts of words, gifts of imagery... both have a way of traveling on their own...
You may recall me writing about photographing trilliums, and how it can be difficult coming up with a new way to look at them. A few years back now, fellow photographer Howard Grill put forth the trillium challenge as he was also experiencing the same blocks in...
Howard Grill had written previously (updated link) about some challenges he was facing in trying to come up with new ways to photograph trillium that is in bloom this time of year. I had commented on one of his original posts that I often face the same creative block...