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Rivulet Erosion formed these features at the Cannonball Mystery location in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Unit, North Dakota, USA
Purple Sea Fan, Gorgonia ventalina, skelton on the beach of Garden Key, with the aquamarine sea behind, Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida, USA
Variations on a theme...
Nikon D7200 + Tokina 100mm f/2.8 FX Macro Lens (AT-X M100 AF PRO D AF 100mm f/2.8)
f/8 @ 1/640 @ iso 800
(tweaked in Smart Photo Editor)
Freezing cold outside, warm and cozy inside this month. But the spring flowers have started blooming!
An assortment of nature's oddities. A few resemble manufactured items -- I see a phone, a gaming controller and a sporty steering wheel.
Photographed at the Smithsonian's Museum of Natural History
Raku pottery. I recently purchased this vase and I love it so much! It was made by a potter in Maine, in the ancient Japanese process of Raku.
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This interesting bug decided to bomb my photo. I think it was a nice addition. The dew was very heavy after the light rain we got yesterday and Ithaca was very foggy this morning.
When the Blue-Yellow family gathers for a family portrait outside the Pindale Aquarium, one notices an excellent (albeit oversimplified) example of mendelian genetics in their progeny make-up:
little blue (AA),
little yellow (aa)
and the twins (Aa and aA, they are not identical ~grin~) :)
"100 possibilities project" clothespins
83/100
scavenger16 patterns in nature........ this is probably a real stretch ~grin~
365colours.......green
happy cliche saturday
cliche: using overly simple examples to explain complex scientific principles. (but it sure was FUN)
................dithering again-- pulled it out of cliche saturday
November 27, 2025
The Mill Pond
Rockport, Massachusetts
Cape Ann - USA
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numbers reaching their peak now, before the frosts kick in. Interesting effect as they float on the metallic film of the bog pools in Purbeck, Dorset. October 14th 2017
Cintia knizei cinta. Another example of my obsession with textures. Besides photographing plants I also dabble in making costumes. I have been pondering making a dragon costume that is inspired by plants. I could see this as a good texture on the legs. It's the kind of project that I'll likely never actually get around to making but every project has to start with an idea or spark of inspiration so who knows.
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The transient beauty of the coast is intricately intertwined with the captivating patterns that emerge in the sand, crafted by the relentless forces of wind and wave. These natural sculptors shape the shoreline, leaving behind ephemeral masterpieces.
As the tides ebb and flow, they orchestrate a delicate dance with the sand. With each advancing wave, the water gently caresses the shore, carrying particles of sand along its journey. As the wave recedes, it relinquishes its cargo, depositing the grains in a meticulous arrangement. This cyclical process, repeated countless times, creates intricate patterns that stretch along the coastline.
The patterns left behind by the retreating tide mimic the ebb and flow of life itself. Swirling ripples, reminiscent of a miniature desert landscape, emerge as the water recedes, their graceful curves and undulating lines transforming the beach into a living work of art. The patterns are at once orderly and chaotic, with intricate geometrical formations intermingling with whimsical curves and asymmetrical shapes.
The wind, a silent artist in its own right, adds its touch to the sculpting process. As it sweeps across the coast, it whispers secrets to the sand, coaxing it to dance in its invisible embrace. The wind's gentle touch lifts fine particles from the beach, carrying them aloft in an intricate ballet. It sculpts the sand into delicate ripples, resembling the soft undulations of fabric.
The interplay between the wind and the tide results in an ever-changing landscape. The patterns shift and evolve, shaped by the combined forces of these elemental sculptors. Ripples become miniature mountains, rising and falling in a transient topography that mirrors the larger contours of the surrounding coast. Each gust of wind and every advancing or receding wave leaves its mark, etching new patterns and erasing old ones, in an eternal cycle of creation and destruction.
These ephemeral patterns serve as a reminder of the impermanence of existence and the transient nature of beauty, as each passing moment alters the landscape, erasing what once was and creating something new. The sands become a canvas for the symphony of time, a tangible reflection of the ever-changing nature of our lives.
The beauty of these fleeting patterns lies not only in their visual allure but also in the emotions they evoke. They inspire a sense of wonder and awe, inviting us to pause and appreciate the intricate designs that nature creates with such effortless grace. The patterns speak of the interconnectedness of all things, the harmonious interplay between the elements, and the constant flux that defines our existence.
In these patterns of nature, we find a profound lesson: that life, like the shifting sands, is ever-changing, and that true beauty lies not in permanence but in the appreciation of the fleeting moments that grace our journey.
A portion of the trail along the Menominee River in Piers Gorge State Recreation Area, Upper Peninsula, Michigan.
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Here's one plant that produces blossoms that remind me of Spring as opposed to Fall. These are still blooming near the little stream that runs along the north side of our property.
Snow never looked so.....good.
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Green-spored parasol (Chlorophyllum molybdites), Red-mouth bolete (Boletus subvelutipes), no idea what the one on the right is.