The Protector

At first you see the Spiderwort flower (Tradescantia) from a profile detail, but look closer and you'll see it's protector just below it.

The detail was tough to capture since the slightest whim of a breeze can move these delicate petals.

Location: Woolly Hollow State Park, Arkansas
Orig # KS1_1075

Inside the Tulip

Inside the Tulip

A Tulip abstract. I found this to be abstract, almost painterly, even though it was basically straight from the camera. I carefully composed this image while laying on the ground. The center petal is the only one in focus, due to the extreme magnification, the depth of field is shallow. The green at the bottom of the frame is the top of the stem. The black area to the right, is the center of the flower.

The more you study it, especially from different distances, it has an odd sense of depth, yet remains abstract.

You can draw your own conclusions of what you see. :)

Hope you enjoy.

Sepia Days

With this image, I wanted to portray a timeless feel.
I wanted to show the peace and tranquility of flowers, fields, and trees.
Hope you enjoy.

Color image converted to b&w and sepia tinted.
Orig # KS0_5635bws

A few random images from 2007...

The all-natural habitat can be visually interesting when you're amidst it in life-size dimensions.



This 'posing' Mantis was as mesmerized as I was. It posed perfectly for this image, of which I'm still amazed. The juxtaposition of its legs are almost perfect. Hope you enjoy.



Another of which is purely natural. The 'rays of light' are actually out-of-focus blades of grass. The background is actually the sky. I did spend a few extra seconds composing just the right angle to get the composition I wanted. This could easily be a still frame from a sci-fi movie. Hope you enjoy.

Updated Insect Gallery...

Hi all - I've finally updated my Insect Photography Gallery. I have a variety of artistic images of insects.
I welcome your feedback!

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