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about a week ago, my finger got pinched and created a tiny blood blister. now it's coming off and i decided to photograph the remains using a very tiny lens. this photo captures an an area about .057 inches wide (about the thickness of a DVD) and is of the outer regions of the blister where the dark dried blood meets the surrounding tough dried skin (whitish areas).
Post Pinch
a cluster of purple vanda orchids in Brazil
Vanda Orchids
When I first saw these celosia flowers in China, I couldn't resist taking the time to find one with just the right form and available light to capture a couple shots.
Cockscomb Closeup
we scouted for days along the Oregon coast, looking for the right balance of rock mounds in combination with the right moment of setting sun light.
Bandon Beach
Although barely blue on their top-side when the light reflects just right, I saw these "Blue & White Longwings" in the light jungle regions just outside of Iquitos Perú (north-eastern Perú). Their lengthy wings flap rather slowly and gracefully (less fluttery than typical-proportioned butterflies), and they almost appearing to be flying in slow-motion and not fast enough to stay in the air.
Blue & White Longwing
yes, this is real. i was hiking through a desert (with a load of camera gear of course) and saw this little cactus growing on top of a rock. it was too unique and charming to pass by without taking this photo opportunity.
Lovable Cactus
eastern Utah
Rainbow Window
although usually a moisture-loving plant, i found this one in Arizona. i think its roots must have tapped a nice hidden water supply.
Pink Bromeliad
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