Thistle – Sonic Bloom
“A flower does not use words to announce its arrival to the world; it just blooms.” – Matshona Dhliwayo
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Purple thistle flower about to bloom in summer sunshine.
SVP Free Print Giveaway Deadline Approaching
At the beginning of the month, I’d asked for people to vote on which of the pictures in my portfolio would look best on a gallery wall. The responses to both the contest and the giveaway have been overwhelmingly kind and eye-opening as to what others see in my photos.
Sparrow – Rain and Shine
“You can’t stop time. You can’t capture light. You can only turn your face up and let it rain down.” – Kim Edwards
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Male House Sparrow perched on tree branch in the rain.
White Squirrels of Illinois
Blurs of white streaking across the grass or tucked into the branches of a tree. A plastic bag carelessly thrown away or tufts of insulation blowing in the breeze? The truth behind these mysterious sightings is pretty magical – it’s a family of White Squirrels.
Fauxto Friday – Flick Yeah! I Finally Got the Shot!
I’ve been sinking deeper into my love for nature photography over the past 5 years, and I’ve written “wish lists” of the shots I’m still hoping to get. The American Bald Eagle was at the top of the list for a long time.