exploring nature’s infinite connections
This is a piece of dinosaur bone I purchased a while ago when I was going a bit crazy with seeking out interesting patterns for my Stonescapes series of images. I was attracted to the unique pattern and colors, something I was completely unaware could happen with...
This macro abstract photograph is of a gemstone known as Marra Mamba Tiger Eye, only found in Western Australia. The striking blood red color is from the Hematite content in the rock. I find it fascinating the suspected age of this little eye-catching wonder. I've...
Another planet with orbiting moons and other distant planets is what I see when gazing into this piece of Polka Dot Agate. But this special agate is grounded (or ungrounded?) here on Earth, from a particular mine in Central Oregon. One can only dream of other-worldly...
Traditions have never resonated strongly with me for some reason or another. However, I suppose summarizing yearly favorites has become one of the sorts. I regret a little I didn't start it until 2007, perhaps a function more influenced by convenience. It is so much...
The waning days of summer are finally upon us here in the Northern Hemisphere and one I am sure many of us don't care to repeat again. Michigan weather has a way of reminding us not to start counting those changing leaves just yet. Cherish those occasional cool,...
A question I often struggle with when working with abstracts is when it comes to the name. Do I label it with what it is, or what I imagined it is? Words accompanying any art can be quite suggestive. And while part of me wants the viewer to interpret what such...
Rabbit holes; They take us to some interesting places, cause us to think about some interesting things. With this and perhaps an ongoing series of posts, I'll bring you along down into the rabbit holes of some of my thoughts and explorations. Oh yes! There will be...
This is my 10th collection highlighting some images from the past year. For as fast as time seems to pass, looking back on 10 years of favorites seems to bring up a lot of moments that seem so, so long ago. This 10th set carries some simple themes that I visit...
J is for Jasper Jasper, a name that means spotted or speckled stone, certainly lives up to its namesake, particularly in the variety of those specks and spots. Each forms its own tiny ancient landscape created millions of years ago. Each with its own stories about...