Tag Archives: nature

The Last Morning Glory

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Les

Autumn has settled in comfortably. Its signature colors of red, yellow, and brown blanket the land. One day the sky is a dazzling blue and the next a dull pewter grey. A few flowers hang on, weathering the chilly nights … Continue reading →

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Photography, Dragonflies, and Healing

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Les

  Dragonfly, Wood Lake Nature Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2012 Update: First image had unacceptable color shift and lack of sharpness. This turned out to be the result of the conversion software used to upload file. I tried a different approach. … Continue reading →

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Staghorn Cholla – HDR Experiment

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Les

     Staghorn Cholla with Palo Verde Thomas Edison said about his experiments leading to the light bulb, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” Keeping Edison in mind, I find that every experiment is a … Continue reading →

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Saguaro

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Les

    Saguaro Sentinel The Saguaro cactus is an amazing plant. The largest cactus in the U.S., it is found only in the Sonora Desert that spreads from northern Mexico into Arizona. A fully mature Saguaro can grow to about 80 … Continue reading →

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Oblivion

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Les

     Oblivion I tried rendering this image as both color and black and white. I think that black and white does the best of capturing the atmosphere of the moment. Perhaps it is a subconscious salute to all those science … Continue reading →

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Barrel Cactus: Order from Chaos

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Les

     Barrel Cactus    12/03/2011 Often, Nature provides a wealth of subjects to photograph. The problem is that they are arranged according to Nature’s rules and may not readily fit into a human composition. This photo is an example of such … Continue reading →

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