Patterns of waves and sand in Petroleum Creek on Shi Shi Beach, Olympic National Park, Washington State, USA

Patterns of pancake ice on the nearshore saltwater off Fogo Island, Newfoundland, Canada

Parents analyze structure and function in objects from nature during interactive keynote STEM workshop for parents conducted by Dr. Diana Wehrell-Grabowski.

Intricate boxwork in Wind Cave, a cave formation found here more than anywhere else, Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota, USA

November 27, 2025

The Mill Pond

Rockport, Massachusetts

Cape Ann - USA

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Setting up an ephemeral art gallery is a great way to get people of all ages to stop and appreciate the natural beauty that surrounds them. Visit earthlimitedblog.wordpress.com/2021/06/08/natures-art-gal... for some ideas.

In the woodsat this time of year almost everything looks like it should be in a William Morris sketchbook. This in particular, it so nearly tiles with a vertical offset, I might have to give it a nudge or two with Gimp when I have a free minute.

Intricate boxwork in Wind Cave, a cave formation found here more than anywhere else, Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota, USA

Mitchell Creek with tree reflections in late autumn, Big Rapids, Central Michigan, USA

Wind-blasted snow clinging to hardwood trees after a winter storm in Mecosta County, Michigan, USA

Patterns of ice on the Upper Harbor in February in Marquette, Michigan, USA

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Intricate ice crystals growing on a window pane in winter in Michigan, USA

Forest reflections on a pond in Canadian Lakes, Michigan, USA

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Death Valley National Park, California