An Early Fall Hike
Its early autumn and the leaves are just beginning to change color. Tall trees filter out the sunlight in this ancient forest of the three fires. The Chippewa, Ottawa and […]
Ecology, Gardens, Marine, etc.
Its early autumn and the leaves are just beginning to change color. Tall trees filter out the sunlight in this ancient forest of the three fires. The Chippewa, Ottawa and […]
“When every inch of the world is known, sleep may be the only wilderness that we have left.” Louise Erdrich, The Blue Jay’s Dance: A Birth Year
The boy lifted his head up. Looking over the river in which he stood on a small raft of rock and debris with his friend like a modern-day Tom Sawyer […]
“The earth laughs in flowers.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
Life was a beach for me this weekend. As the end of summer draws near, I head to the Illinois Beach State Park for the sand dunes, beaches and deep […]
One shot of color photos or monochrome is my photographs of a single hue, just one color, with different images and shading. There are photographers, with WordPress sites, taking amazing images […]
An indoor garden paradise of lush greenery tucked away in cities. Here is a guide to five conservatories around Chicago to explore. I visited the five conservatories on this list and include […]
Seven close up photographs that are artistically inspired by nature that I see on my hikes. The settings encouraged me to be inventive with tight frames, zooms and medium and long […]
“Everyone can identify with a fragrant garden, with beauty of sunset, with the quiet of nature, with a warm and cozy cottage.” Thomas Kincade, artist
You grab a line and I’ll grab a pole. I’ll meet you at the fishing hole buddy, friend of mine. Two friends, two poles and a lake filled with the […]
There is an aquatic symmetry in the splendid lines of falling waters cascading down the tiers of the waterfall. I watch the limitless flow of water leading off on a journey. […]
A tree grows tall nourished by sun, soil and water. A tall tree provides sanctuary with shade from the sun on hot days and a trunk to lean on for rest. […]