Sculptured and striated Navajo Sandstone formations of White Pocket, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona, USA

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

Brush-footed Butterflies puddling in the Garnet Range, Montana, USA

Rippled surface of Cispus River in Cispus Basin within the Goat Rocks Wilderness, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington State, 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/

Inspiring patterns found in nature. © Dawn Clarkson

Ripples catching sunlight on the surface of Mitchell Creek, Clay Cliffs Nature Area in Big Rapids, Michigan, USA

[Iris japonica]

Wind-blasted snow clinging to a Sugar Maple and other trees after a winter storm in Mecosta County, Michigan, USA

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

Ice formed along the shore of the harbor in Ferryland, Newfoundland, Canada

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

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.

Rippled stone along Wheeler Peak Summit Trail in Great Basin National Park, Nevada, USA

Milkweed seeds emerge and blow away in late September at Marsh Creek State Park

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

Winter tree shadows falling across a wall in downtown Battle Creek, Michigan, USA [No property release; editorial licensing only]

Columnar basalt formations along Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach in Iceland

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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/

Also known as Crested Iris [Iris japonica]

repetition of lines ..

with a Florida blue sky canvas ..

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

Clifton Grove, Nottingham SK5435