1. Earthly Matters
  • contact me

Buds, Seeds & Leaves

Buds, Seeds & Leaves are at the foundation of a plant's life cycle and are nutritious food for the local ecosystem.
Read More
  • Dogwood bud

    Dogwood bud

    02-16-18 The prominent dogwood bud represents the unlimited potential inherent within the calendar page turn to a new year.

  • Dogwood bud

    Dogwood bud

    03-12-15 A dogwood bud answers the call of spring with the promise of its signature bract.

  • Gentle tree buds

    Gentle tree buds

    03-12--15 The gentle tree buds quietly open to their destiny.

  • Blooming magnolia

    Blooming magnolia

    06-12-15 The magnificent magnolia bracts unfold to reveal the enclosed flower.

  • Mature magolia bract

    Mature magolia bract

    06-12-15 A mature magnolia bract & flower closing in on their life purpose.

  • Saucer magnolia bract bloom

    Saucer magnolia bract bloom

    02-17-15 A lovely saucer magnolia bract opening to its life purpose.

  • Saucer Magnolia Flower

    Saucer Magnolia Flower

    03-10-16 With inner & outer beauty, the magnolia saucer segues from a gorgoeus outer bract bloom to reveal the powerful inner flower.

  • Close-up red cheery blossoms

    Close-up red cheery blossoms

    05-14-15 Close-up of the red cherry blossoms along the Lakefront Tail in Chicago. In the less than 40 hours the trees were barren of blossoms.

  • pink buds

    pink buds

    03-24-15 These lovely pink buds remind me inerent within a challenging day is the promise of new | rebirth.

  • New growth

    New growth

    04-03-19 Delicate new growth on mature trees exemplifies the vulnerabilty within even the strongest Beings.

  • Tree leaves unfurling

    Tree leaves unfurling

    04-03-17 Young leaves stick together as they stretch out of their protected comfort zone.

  • Leaves with Spanish moss

    Leaves with Spanish moss

    06-07-19 Leaves intertwined with flowing Spanish moss gives an artistic veil to the subtropical woods.

  • Seeding a new generation

    Seeding a new generation

    03-27-19 The elder maple tree branches were filled with pink winged seeds yet devoid of leaves.

  • Japanese maple seeds

    Japanese maple seeds

    04-08-17 The brilliant Japanese maple added depth to the neighborhood spring color melody.

  • Twin spirits

    Twin spirits

    11-29-19 Twin spirits are jioned within the Heart yet reside in balanced polarities.

  • 11-29-19 Seeds are the intersection between the life and death cycles within the plant kingdom.

    11-29-19 Seeds are the intersection between the life and death cycles within the plant kingdom.

  • Crepe myrtle bud

    Crepe myrtle bud

    06-27-15 A crepe myrtle bud unfurling is an example of the Fibonacci Sequence at play in nature.

  • Crepe myrtle buds

    Crepe myrtle buds

    06-17-15 A cluster of crepe myrtle buds in the various stages of bloom.

  • Simply beauty

    Simply beauty

    04-26-17 Simple beauty is a hallmark of nature's perfection.

  • Afternoon light on leaves

    Afternoon light on leaves

    04-19-16 The late afternoon sunlight shimmers through the bright leaves.

  • Bright leaves

    Bright leaves

    04-14-16 A cheerful bush was filled with colorful leaves on my walk this evening. Excited to get to the close-up shots this weekend - may go back with my tripod!

  • Abstract fall leaves

    Abstract fall leaves

    Playing with the camera: abstract capture of fall maple leaves glistening in the afternoon sunlight. Taken on Thanksgiving.

  • Abstract maple leaves

    Abstract maple leaves

    11-24-16 An abstract perspective maple leaves in their brilliant fall collage.

  • Leaves changing color on tree

    Leaves changing color on tree

    11-07-15 The tall tree was stunning with its brilliant leaf colors.

  • Purple leaf

    Purple leaf

    10-10-15 While walking the entire length of West Paces Ferry today, I stumbled upon these lovely leaves around Pace Academy.

  • Simple fall leaf

    Simple fall leaf

    11-21-15 Beauty resides in the simplicity of nature.

  • Common leaves

    Common leaves

    11-24-16 The common leaf beckoned me with his call to capture the valuable role he plays in nature's lifecycle. Taken on Thanksgiving Day!

  • Backlit decaying leaf

    Backlit decaying leaf

    12-05-15 A backlit vine leaf highlights the decaying process within the natural life cycle.

  • h

    h

    11-21-15 A once vibrant leaf prepares to feed the next generation with its decayed physical form.

  • Brown leaves

    Brown leaves

    12-16-14 Once vibrant & feeding the tree through photosynthesis, the leaves prepare to continuing the food cycle as nutrition for the roots and soil ecosystem.

  • An early fall leaf

    An early fall leaf

    10-10-15 A vibrant fall leaf reveals the brilliant energy within the death | rebirth cyce.

  • A vibrant fall leaf

    A vibrant fall leaf

    10-10-15 The brilliant decaying leaf knows its powerful role in the nutrition cycle for its host tree and beyond.

  • Abstract view of leaf

    Abstract view of leaf

    11/04/14 An abstract perspective of a fall leaf featuring its underside.

  • Colorful fall  leaves

    Colorful fall leaves

    11-12-14 Each season rejoices with colors that reflect the important role played in nature's perfect cycles.

  • Fall leaf on road

    Fall leaf on road

    10-31-15 The colorful fall leaf called to me as I walked the goblin-infested neighborhood.

  • Fallen leaf

    Fallen leaf

    07-15-17 A midsummer fallen leaf reminds us the death | rebirth cycle is constantly present in our lives.

  • Water droplets on rolled leaf

    Water droplets on rolled leaf

    10-28-16 Simple magic: water droplets shimmering within the morning sunshine.

  • red berries on bush

    red berries on bush

    03-09-15 The lovely berries are in their descent to the Underworld with mere days left on the winter foliage.

  • Red seeds

    Red seeds

    03-09-15 These bushes filled with red berries called strongly this afternoon to capture them during their final hours. It started raining as I headed out of the condo so I shot the series in a light rain. Time to start carrying the circular polarizing filters with me.

  • cluster buds

    cluster buds

    03-12-15 The rain speckled bud cluster called as I packed the camera for the next shoot.

  • close-up of winter seeds

    close-up of winter seeds

    12-26-14 Black & white close-up of winter seeds on an urban tree.

  • close-up of winter seeds

    close-up of winter seeds

    12-26-14 A lovely winter seed is filled with vibrant life.

  • open chestnut pod

    open chestnut pod

    09-15-15 A chesnut pod cracks open to reveal the hidden treasures.

  • Seed caught in Spanish moss

    Seed caught in Spanish moss

    09-27-14 A woody seed is caught in the Spanish moss dangling from the trees.

  • Photo Sharing
  • About SmugMug
  • Browse Photos
  • Prints & Gifts
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Contact
  • Owner Log In
© 2021 SmugMug, Inc.
    Abstract maple leaves
    Leaves changing color on tree