exploring nature’s infinite connections
It's been a bit of a rare occurrence lately where I go to let our dogs out in the morning and am instantly struck by how beautiful it is outside. Like - run inside and grab your camera beautiful out. Even though there have been some nice sunrises this time of year, I...
We are fortunate to have a number of designated wilderness areas in Michigan, which can be easy to forget when you live close to one of the sprawling metropolitan areas that seem to keep expanding. It is a constant source of sadness for me to see local woodlands...
Happy Arbor Day! Many people celebrate Arbor Day by planting a tree (or trees), which is wonderful. Picking the right tree for the right place is important. This is especially important in urban or suburban planning situations where you want to achieve the best value...
The crunch of leaves, the solid smooth feel of American Beech bark, the smell of pine, the flickering light piercing the canopy, and the taste of fresh air, all encountered in a few steps. The sound of a nearby stream, a Great Horned Owl calls in the distance, the...
I'd like to think that if Eliot Porter was still around, he would be an interesting guy to go photographing within the woods of Michigan because of his renowned ability to see intimate landscape photos. In contrast to the grand scenics of the West, where large...