Walking around an searching for some flowers. This is one of the results. I like it because of the different colours and because of the little range of sharpness.

Last Friday we were taking a walk along a beach, when I came across this piece of damaged wood eaten out by shipworms.

In taking this photo I was intrigued by what looked like many teeth marks around the holes.

I researched what might have caused the holes and learned about shipworms (and if you look closely at one of the holes and I think the remains of a worm is still in there.)

I learned that marine shipworms have hundreds of sharp invisible teeth and then store the wood they eat in a special digestive sack, where bacteria degrade it. These unique creatures burrow into wood, using it for food and shelter.

Macro of oil bubbles in water with blue lights and colouring

Macro picture of oil bubbles in water with purple colouring

Sometimes theme pictures jump out at me when I least expect it. For the theme of "Love" I wracked my brains and came up with not much. Given that we are in an older age group with no family around us, and we live in a fairly isolated area, I had no clues. But then today, while I was outside photographing water droplets on moss after overnight rain, this leaf presented itself to me. Just look at the lovely droplets around the heart shape and how it has pinky reflections from a pink net I have hanging over some plants.

So, as my picture title states, it was nature's message of love.

Take two compact mirror sets. Place one inside the other at right angles to each other, add a shiny office clip, a tiny red light, a tiny blue light, a big white light and a clever camera. Voila!!!

Frühlingsblumen 4

All my own work - coloured inks on genuine watercolour paper.

I've done a lot of this art, using coloured inks, with great results (which are hanging on our walls) so it's been fun to do this special little tiny delight.

This was fun and what a nice result. The reality is that it's my kitchen grater and two lights behind it - a red and a blue. The result is an interesting vista of the little holes, with reflections from the lights swirling through the holes from behind.

ÉCOSSE 2020 - FAIRY GLEN - ISLE DE SKYE

A close-up of blooming bee balm (Monarda), showcasing its fiery red petals radiating in every direction like a sunburst. The blurred background enhances the vibrant contrast and the energy of midsummer blooms.

A tender macro capture of an Allium bud just beginning to emerge from its protective sheath, revealing a cluster of deep purple florets. The soft background enhances the intimacy of this quiet moment of botanical awakening.

Nature’s palette holds strong in autumn.

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