Reflection of the Maple Tree Outside my Window
It all started with this maple tree outside my window. I took a photo of it on my iPad to show to my friend in England.When I went to download […]
Category Archives: Garden
The Hunt for Red October
We went out on a jaunt downtown yesterday and were overwhelmed with red. When I came home I thought, “it’s too bad nobody has a ‘Red’ photo challenge”. Then I […]
Cosmic Challenge: Shapes, Shadows and Silhouettes
I took some photos of a burgundy Calla Lily on a sunny day and was intrigued by the way the shadows of the leaves underneath changed the image into almost […]
The Seeds and Seed Pods of September
In September plants often produce small miracles in the form of seed pods and seeds. There’s something about these winged seeds that made me want to grab my sketch book and […]
Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Light Green (Cactus)
Most succulents and cactuses are light green, the desert climate that they grow in creating different needs than the bright chlorophyll-filled leaves found in wetter northern climates. Saguaro cactus with […]
The Yellow Flowers of Ligularia, August’s Plant of the Month
The Ligularia dentata with its yellow daisy-like flowers and large leaves ranging from dark green to purple with burgundy stems is my choice for August’s Plant of the Month. Out […]
Patterns with Birch Trees & Their Bark
Birch trees are a favourite with artists; few can resist the white trees, themselves heavily patterned, that stand out as a linear pattern against almost any background. The birch trees […]
