Sensuous Shells

All of these shells have wonderful, contrasting textures which delight the sense of touch as well as being interesting subjects. Don't you just want to touch them?

Milkweed for Monarchs

I went searching for milkweed, a favorite of monarch butterfly caterpillars, and while I didn't find any monarch butterflies or caterpillars, I did find plenty of other creatures enjoying the nectar from the flowers.

Abandoned

One of my favorite themes is how nature eventually always takes back its territory from the things made by man. I pass all three of these places on my way to and from work every day and this year I finally stopped to photograph them.

Macro Mania

I borrowed a friend's 100mm F2.8 macro lens and have been having a great time with it. This bee is so tiny. To get an idea of the scale, it is sitting on a yarrow flower with is a series of small flowers making up a larger flower head.











I found the vine below with these very delicate purple and yellow flowers while I was walking through the woods.




A black-eyed Susan getting ready to open soon.















Campanula, also known as bellflower.



These maple leaves are brand new and haven't turned green yet.