exploring nature’s infinite connections
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...
This almost became the first winter that I didn't photograph a single landscape. It felt weird - a little bit guilt, a little bit relief. With the very mild El Niño winter, we were teased a lot here in Michigan. We would have multiple 45-50 deg F...
It is that time of year again to reflect back on the photographs I made this year. This marks the 6th iteration of this process, and I see no reason to stop. It is a bit of a tradition for me, and I know many other photographers also do the same as...
I just returned from a short 4 day trip out to Michigan's west coast with a couple of primary goals in mind. The first was to visit the Silver Lake sand dunes, which after 44 years in Michigan, you would think I had been there already. As a matter of...
I imagine a lot of photographers were out this weekend taking advantage of the start of Fall. I was no exception. I was out before sunrise both mornings for this past weekend's start to this great season. Colors have yet to get started around here in any...
I shall be snowy, no, wait, I will be warm, no, maybe some ice, no, bitter cold, no, how about some rain? We have been on a roller coaster ride in our temperatures here for months. This is turning into the craziest winter in my recent memory. I have only had to...
There are a lot of very large beech trees in the woods behind my home that I have photographed quite often. I have always been drawn into the characteristic white branches of the older trees. Like gray hair, I see it as a sign of wisdom, life...
Just passing along an interesting story at this link. These clouds were photographed above Antarctica, and only form at temperatures lower than minus 112 deg F. They reveal deterioration in parts of our atmosphere, so the article states. On that note, I'll share an...