Nature Encounters

“Rest, nature, books, music—such is my idea of happiness.” – Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910)

Spring Beauty

Spring Beauty (Claytonia virginica)! They’re one of the first wildflowers to pop up and signal spring’s arrival in our region. I spotted this tiny beauty peeking out from the leaf litter on our hike today.  Tiny bloom of white petals with pink stripes.  Small, delicate, and doesn’t bloom for too long and then it’s gone.

When a Fly Dresses Like a Bee

Caught this funky little insect hanging out on one of my tomato plants today—turns out it’s a Tiger Bee Fly. Looks like a bee, acts like a fly, and has a wild backstory. Nature’s full of surprises.

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS

Subject: Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Location: Central Alabama Camera Model: Canon EOS 350D (EOS Digital Rebel XT) Focal Length: 28 mm Aperture: f/3.5 Exposure: 8 sec ISO: 800 It has been a while since I have used my old Canon camera. All the camera needed was a new battery, a little dusting off, and she was good…