Nature's Collection

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the seed cones of a Douglas Fir tree

Cones

an assortment of brightly-coloured algae reflect in the steam rolling off a large hot spring.

Steam

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

an 80-foot waterdrop along the McKenzie River in Willamette National Forest

Koosah Falls

tall Saguaro cactus towering over others in southern Arizona

Cactus Land

This is truly in the middle of nowhere and reachable only by foot (or perhaps parachute). It's hard to believe that rock could form in such fluid shapes but it sure makes for a great find for those willing to bare the elements of the desert.

Waves of Rock

closeup texture shot of a purple Iris

Purple Iris 1

dense bamboo forest in southern Maui

Bamboo 2

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