Patterns and lines in mudstone at low tide at Natural Bridges State Beach, Santa Cruz, California, USA

Northern Maidenhair Fern, Adiantum pedatum, in Canadian Lakes in central Michigan, USA

[Helianthus]

Ice cave interior where stream melts snow under a snowfield, near Hogsback Camp below Heliotrope Ridge on the slopes of Mount Baker, Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington State, USA

Patterns in nature - Sunflower head

The spectacular curtain-like ice formations of Eben Ice Caves, Rock River Canyon Wilderness, Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan, USA

Closeup of fragile ice formations of Eben Ice Caves, Rock River Canyon Wilderness, Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan, USA

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

Roots of a conifer blown down by strong winds in Federation Forest State Park near Mount Rainier, Washington State, USA

First light on the Navajo Sandstone formations of White Pocket, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona, USA

Hide-a-Snake

Snakes have wonderful colors and patterns that help them hide and survive. While it would be great to have access to many kinds of snakes at one time to demonstrate this concept, these painted snakes are far better than a PowerPoint, especially for small groups or in an outdoor setting. Find out more: earthlimitedblog.wordpress.com/2020/07/01/hide-a-snake/

Closeup of spectacular ice formations of Eben Ice Caves, Rock River Canyon Wilderness, Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan, USA

The spectacular curtain-like ice formations of Eben Ice Caves, Rock River Canyon Wilderness, Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan, USA

Storm clouds during summer monsoon season in Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado, USA

Layered sandstone formations in White Pocket, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona, USA

First light on the Navajo Sandstone formations of White Pocket, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona, USA

Ice cave interior where stream melts snow under a snowfield, near Hogsback Camp below Heliotrope Ridge on the slopes of Mount Baker, Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington State, USA

Best seen on black: press L to view.

Click on the original size if you are curious.

Layered sandstone formations in White Pocket, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona, USA

Ceiling collapsed on ice cave, created where stream melts snow under a snowfield, on Heliotrope Ridge on the slopes of Mount Baker, Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington State, USA

Layered sandstone formations in White Pocket, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona, USA

Layered sandstone formations in White Pocket, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona, USA

Hide-a-Snake

Snakes have wonderful colors and patterns that help them hide and survive. While it would be great to have access to many kinds of snakes at one time to demonstrate this concept, these painted snakes are far better than a PowerPoint, especially for small groups or in an outdoor setting. Find out more: earthlimitedblog.wordpress.com/2020/07/01/hide-a-snake/

I'm sorry, . . . that's what they look like to me.

;{)

Layered sandstone formations in White Pocket, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona, USA