exploring nature’s infinite connections
You can't really see that far when descending into the deep blue. On a really good day in the Caribbean you might be able to see 100 feet, perhaps more. Much less so in the Great Lakes, where seeing 25 feet is a really good day. It is quite the contrast to being on a...
Here is a short recap of some items you might find of interest for this week. Nature & Weather This week gave us a reminder that winter isn't quite over yet, despite many people yearning otherwise. Southeast Michigan was hit with another snowstorm....
Dune Dragon Bi An Light. It's a fantastic conduit of energy. It transfers life into so many things. Light allows plants to grow, produce sugars, and ultimately share energy with consumers. It impacts how our minds work, how we interpret the world around us,...
Nine is a symbolic number rooted deep in Chinese culture, particularly for dragons. Nine is the number for the Emperor. The Dragon King had nine sons. Chinese dragons are described with nine unique character traits. The number is deeply associated in many ways with...
On August 21, 2017, “Eclipse Mania” hit the United States as one of the year's most anxiously awaited astronomical events. Thousands flocked to the path of totality to witness what could be a once-in-a-lifetime solar event. ...
Shorelines have been one of my favorite areas to photograph for as long as I can remember. So it seemed natural for me to gravitate to my "Shorelines" folder in my cabinet to see if I could resurrect a few slides via my D800 method. I picked a few from pretty far...
Living in the Detroit area, you can't help but be surrounded by activities related to the Great Lakes, the major rivers here, and the connected lakes in between. Lake St. Clair, the connecting lake between Lake Huron and Lake Erie, is a frequent destination of mine...
As I was processing this image this morning, I couldn't help but think about all of the little decisions that went into why it looks the way it does. The tone, the composition, the angle, the use of elements, the subject matter, the processing, the lighting, the...
Northern White Cedar on the rock face, Bruce Peninsula National Park, Photo ID TR9507 Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada | Tree Photo Gallery I have always found it fascinating that some trees are able to grow in seemingly inhospitable places. No real soil to speak of,...