exploring nature’s infinite connections
We are probably a few weeks away from seeing any trillium spring up in our woods around here. However, I recently developed this image from my archives as I've been thinking a lot about mother trees, also called hub or landmark trees, and their contributions to the...
Well, I really meant to not let so much time lapse from my last post - but you know the saying it goes on the best-laid plans. I've been busy integrating a newly adopted dog into our household, working some of my volunteer activities, and a host of other things....
It is probably safe to say my season of winter photography has come to a conclusion. While March brings some highly unpredictable weather, and freezing temperatures are still in the forecast in the coming week, it is unlikely to create any big shifts now that the...
Well, I made it to Month #2 of my month-end summaries. If you came here wondering what is a Monthly Leaf Pile, it is something I just recently started in April 2020 to look back on various happenings throughout the month. It is a way to reflect upon and also reveal...
May can be just as colorful month as October when it comes to trees. They have a softer, more subtle palette than the more dramatic hues of autumn, but no less enjoyable. Like autumn, It is also short-lived, as the colors eventually transition to more homogeneous...
For the Spring 2020 issue of Michigan BLUE magazine, I am pleased to share an article I wrote and provided all photographs for, including the cover. The piece has some of my thoughts on wandering and seeing mixed with my personal experiences as a diver. My interest in...
Spring seems like such a fleeting season here in Michigan. We strongly yearn for milder temps after what seems like an eternity of Winter but are not quite ready for the humidity and heat of Summer. We want to bask for a bit in the fresh energy around us. Though...
With the official arrival of spring coming this week (for us in the Northern hemisphere at least), I am seeing articles regarding spring planting tips for your yard. Whether you are a gardening enthusiast, or a photographer trying to maximize your opportunities...
I learned an important identification tip this morning in processing this image. I wasn't quite sure whether this is a Green Frog or a Bullfrog. I have a number of ID books on frogs, but the first one I turned to wasn't very good in giving the key hint to telling...