Dogwood bud
02-16-18 The prominent dogwood bud represents the unlimited potential inherent within the calendar page turn to a new year.
Gentle tree buds
03-12--15 The gentle tree buds quietly open to their destiny.
Saucer magnolia bract bloom
02-17-15 A lovely saucer magnolia bract opening to its life purpose.
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.
New growth
04-03-19 Delicate new growth on mature trees exemplifies the vulnerabilty within even the strongest Beings.
Tree leaves unfurling
04-03-17 Young leaves stick together as they stretch out of their protected comfort zone.
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
03-27-19 The elder maple tree branches were filled with pink winged seeds yet devoid of leaves.
Japanese maple seeds
04-08-17 The brilliant Japanese maple added depth to the neighborhood spring color melody.
Twin spirits
11-29-19 Twin spirits are jioned within the Heart yet reside in balanced polarities.
Gone to seed
04-13-22 While still blooming, the lovely plant went to seed to propagate within the landscape.
11-29-19 Seeds are the intersection between the life and death cycles within the plant kingdom.
Seed caught in Spanish moss
09-27-14 A woody seed is caught in the Spanish moss dangling from the trees.
Flower seeds
12-13-21 Seeds are integral to the circle of life; it is important to let them complete their Divine purpose, though they may appear "dead."
Going to seed
11-24-21 Going to seed is integral to the circle of life.
Little strongbark
07-08-22 Endangered in its native Florida, little strongbark bushes feed pollinators with it small white flowers and birds with its orangish berries.
Simply beauty
04-26-17 Simple beauty is a hallmark of nature's perfection.
Afternoon light on leaves
04-19-16 The late afternoon sunlight shimmers through the 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
Playing with the camera: abstract capture of fall maple leaves glistening in the afternoon sunlight. Taken on Thanksgiving.
Abstract maple leaves
11-24-16 An abstract perspective maple leaves in their brilliant fall collage.
Leaves changing color on tree
11-07-15 The tall tree was stunning with its brilliant leaf colors.
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
11-21-15 Beauty resides in the simplicity of nature.
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
12-05-15 A backlit vine leaf highlights the decaying process within the natural life cycle.
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11-21-15 A once vibrant leaf prepares to feed the next generation with its decayed physical form.
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.
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
11/04/14 An abstract perspective of a fall leaf featuring its underside.
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
10-31-15 The colorful fall leaf called to me as I walked the goblin-infested neighborhood.
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
10-28-16 Simple magic: water droplets shimmering within the morning sunshine.
close-up of winter seeds
12-26-14 A lovely winter seed is filled with vibrant life.
