The carpeted forest
Views of a lush forest landscape that is special to Wisconsin.
Vernal pools – part 4
Part four of my vernal pool study - this time I got a little lost, but found some new pools!
Mmmm, pointy.
My first close encounter with pointed-lobed hepatica - I found some differences from the round-lobed I know well.
I’ve been breeched
It isn't rare, but I missed this wildflower over and over before I realized what it was.
Vernal pools part 3
How are the vernal pools coming? Will they still be viable as a breeding sit for critters?
Spring in your backyard
Staying engaged and curious can help you find beauty right under your nose.
Vernal pools part 2
The snow is gone and the greening has begun - check out the pools as of April 19!
Picture me in spring – Vernal pools part 1
After years of just thinking about it, I've started a photo project with vernal pools.
A midwinter’s stream
A wintery walk beside Ripley creek with a few tips and techniques for winter stream work.
No, this is not Tatooine
A few hours in White Sands National Monument was totally worth the long drive.
Long-legged beauty
A close encounter with an araneus marmoreus - aka the marbled orb weaver. She's a beauty!
A quiet interlude, with swans
Migration season is a great time to get in some bird photography and practice with my long lens.
Looking up to mushrooms
An up from under look at getting low to show off the beauty of mushrooms.
So what do you know about tree frogs?
Gray tree frogs (Latin name hyla versicolor) love my decks. I've found and photographed them for years on two different decks in states 1000 miles apart. Since they hardly ever leave the trees, it's a privilege to have them so near. They're wonderful and never fail to make me smile when I find one. Even when... Continue Reading →
A medley of mushrooms
Well it's mushroom season and I have a backlog of images to share, so this will get you started!
