Without texture everything would be boring.
Tag: Photography
Nature Encounters
“Rest, nature, books, music—such is my idea of happiness.” – Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910)
Golden-eye lichen (Teloschistes chrysophthalmus)
Sometimes you can find something new just by taking a break and going for a walk at work.
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.
Festival of Leaves – Autumn in Alabama
Festival of Leaves
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…