~ ~ lush green autumnal moss tickle my heart and toes a carpet of velvet delights soothing ~ ~ autumn glowing goodness nature’s sweet harmony a symphony of sound and light harvest ~ I enjoyed a mellow Thanksgiving weekend as the cap to a quiet autumn. I connected with a few friends and a couple…
~ a flower up close pistils, stamens and petals a sacred moment ~ As I breathe in the beauty of this Lilly, I feel the tension slipping away. Thankfully, I found some beautiful gardens to visit in my mother’s neighborhood. Those moments were a sacred pause from the duties of caring for her to care…
~ tiny dancers twirl whipping and whirling around dancing with the light ~ Looking for tiny details to photograph in nature helps me to slow down, feel peace, and enjoy the moment. It becomes a slow-moving meditation. I’m very grateful for access to nature, tiny treasures, and a cellphone that reasonably captures those beautiful details.…
~ nature’s clean-up crew decompose, connect, and feed fantastic fungi ~ ~ These are a few of the many mushrooms that I’ve discovered during my hiking forays through the local parks and woods. Here are a few more fun facts about our fungal friends from Dr. Robert Fogel and Patricia Rogers of the Utah State…
~ bright petals shining blazing with light and dew drops floral colored dreams ~ ~
~ radiant colors petals drenched in liquid love a fleeting beauty ~ ~ We’re in the middle of a relentless heat wave with no rain and temperatures in the upper 90s for the third week in a row. So I’m staying indoors reading, sorting old photos, and watching shows on the computer. I hope you…
Fantastic Fungi ~ foraging forests micro wonders of nature fantastic fungi ~ I want people to see how amazing and beautiful these tiny organisms are! ~ Alison Pollack Photographer Alison Pollack reveals the amazing world of fungi literally hidden beneath our feet. She strolls around the forest looking for tiny bits of color from small…
More Macro Moments ~ moments to reflect beautiful mini landscapes my secret garden ~ Inspired by a local photographer, Kristin Jones, I’ve been doing more macro photography lately. You can explore her wonderful photography at Fine Art America. I’m grateful for my cellphone that can take decent shots, and occasionally I’m frustrated by shots that…
Hidden Charms ~ macro details shine fresh views of nature’s splendor beauty revealed ~ When I was younger, I was focused on the obvious beauty of a sunset, mountain range, or grand vista. Those beautiful sights stirred my passion for nature and photography. Gradually, since living in Arkansas, I’ve learned to look more closely at…
This week Awesome Stories brings you photomicrography, clever camping, intergenerational joy and the secret life of trees. Nikon Photomicrography Winners This 2016 Nikon Photomicrography contest features some stunning photomicrographs, which are images taken with microscopes or other ways to magnify the image beyond what we can see with the eyes. This image of polished Teepee Canyon…
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