"Art in Motion: Bloom Swirls"...

The swirls and textures of the petals of the dogwood tree invite a second look and appreciation.
According to research, Dogwoods often take five to seven years before they begin to bloom in earnest. It is often good news that it takes a while to bloom, because the plant is happy and healthy rather than being under stress.
Also noted as a life lesson.

Photo # IM5_4796abwsc. April, 2019.
(c) Kelly Shipp Photography

"Nature's Musical Notes"...

Nature can be inspirational regardless of the season. At one time, this green leaf supported a flower higher up the stem. Now that the flower is gone, this is the moment that this leaf shows us that there is more to nature than we often appreciate. Notice the resemblance of the shape of this leaf to a musical note. Nature is great and small, at the same time.

Photo # K01_2180_bws.
(c) Kelly Shipp Photography.

"Quiet Times"...

It is peaceful when the lake is quiet, even when you hear the smallest sound echoing off the water.

Woolly Hollow State Park, Arkansas. 2012.
Photo # KS1_7676-7677hr2_bw2.
(c) Kelly Shipp Photography

"Cotton Gin Treasure Box"...

Near the office of an abandoned cotton gin, a tool box leans out the window. To the right, is the alleyway for the scales. I have the full story and more photos of this cotton gin. Great backstory dating back to the Hunt (trucking) family.

Read my full story about this Cotton Gin here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/kellyshipp/17084631990/in/album-72157629764922331/

Photos were made with the approval of the land owner.
Photo # IMG_1782-1806_hdbws. February, 2012.
(c) Kelly Shipp Photography.

"The Hand of Nature"...

Alongside the bank of this stream, an oak tree clings to the bank. If you look close, you'll see five roots (title hint: five fingers) that reach from the base of the tree. This single frame has many metaphors. I hope you enjoy.

Woolly Hollow State Park, Arkansas. Feb, 2012.
Photo # KS1_7288bw.
(c) Kelly Shipp Photography.

"Waterfalls and Textures"...

Woolly Hollow State Park, Arkansas. December, 2011.
Photo # IMG_0457-61bw3.
(c) Kelly Shipp Photography

"Which way did they go?"...

An entertaining, perplexing, mixmaster of white-tailed deer tracks in the snow.

February 10, 2011.
Photo # KS0_3489bw.
(c) Kelly Shipp Photography.