Glasswing

I'm not sure of the name of this butterfly, but I think it's called a Glasswing, aptly named as his wings are translucent and he could appear to be many different colors depending on the light coming through them.

Copper Sun

We grew these beauties from seed. I love the color. It would be fun to fill an entire garden with dozens of the new and unusual varieties of sunflower that are available today!

Still Life

Isn't it amazing where life can find a foothold sometimes? Here in the midst of all this broken concrete, behind an abandoned building, these little purple blooms seemed to be thriving. I thought it was a great contrast especially because these were no weeds, but something any gardener would love to have.

Sailor's Delight?

This eerie sunset came after one of the worst storms I've seen in a long time. This clearing line was no more than 10 minutes behind the front, which is not unusual for midwest storms, but the contrast with the really black clouds still overhead was definitely unique.

Kermit?

This guy had a very restful spot on this bed of duckweed, yet it was in a roadside ditch! A fine home as far as he was concerned.

Simply Amazing

No, they're real! Some type of a wild orchid in Florida which I haven't yet identified. There is nothing like orchids to show the incredible color and variation in the plant kingdom.

Just a Nibble

This woodchuck was so small that this had to be his (or her) first solid meal. Momma was close by, but not nearly as photogenic!

After the Storm

You can almost smell the cool freshness in the air behind this storm front. Not to mention the clarity of a rain-washed sky.