Nature's Collection

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peeking up under the nodding flowers of imperial fritillaria stalks (lutea maxima)

Fritillaria 2

Sunrise on the high plateau of Colorado.

Mile High Sunrise

i've been looking for a pattern in water like this for some time. Trying to find a place when the water has just the right size ripples and the proper light and reflections, then be able to place a camera on something solid to capture the special event, can all lead to be quite a task.

Colour Waves

one of the dozens of tiny islands in the Hawaiian Islands

Island of ‘Ãlau

resident of Indiana wetlands

Painted Turtle

One expects to see an assortment of orchids in a rain-forest, but to my surprise, I have also found many stunning varieties (like this Paphiopedilum) in northern Indiana woodlands. There are secluded microclimates that have conditions just right to support these beautiful flowers.

Lady of the Woods

Meet "Crusty" the sand crab on the coral-sand beaches of Guam. He was kind enough to not move while I setup my gear in very close proximity and capture this macro shot.

Crustacean

Glacier Wall 2

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