Nature's Collection

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i love bamboo. there is just something about its form and usefulness that appeals to me. it grows quite fast and is very strong yet flexible. while traveling through various bamboo forests in China, i've seen new bamboo sprouts that were at least 4-5 meters tall.

Yellow Bamboo

Lake Michigan lighthouse in northern Indiana

Lighthouse

the seed cones of a Douglas Fir tree

Cones

Looks like these two are watching each others' back preparing for a mission.

Meerkat 2

a single blade of grass supporting 3 drops of rain

Grass Shelf

the surf is definitely 'up' today

Surf's Up 3

At the local gardens, they not only have a wonderful display of flora, but they also have many woodsy paths that are well maintained for easy walking.

Woods Path 1

For several kilometers in the GuiLin area, there exist many of these uniquely shaped mountains. They are a pleasure to travel through and are ever-changing as the sun passes over. The locals have a saying concerning their beautiful surroundings; "I'd rather be a GuiLin man [person] than a supernatural being".

Mounds

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