A Viceroy butterfly (Limenitis archippus) is a butterfly very similar to the Monarch but is smaller and has subtle differences. Primarily, they have distinct black lines perpendicular to the other black lines on the hindwings. Another notable difference is that the Viceroy doesn't migrate, which the Monarch is popular for. The flight pattern is  also slightly different between the two species.
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Infrared photograph, 2018.<BR>
Photo # IM5_4611bw.<BR>
(c) Kelly Shipp Photography

The White-tailed Buck

The White-tailed buck, Odocoileus virginianus, has a strong stance. An adult buck can stand 4-feet at the shoulders and can average 150 lbs. Here are some interesting facts. Deer antlers fall off once a year, while cattle horns grow year-round. Antlers are the fastest growing known bone tissue on earth. Studies show that their vision is dichromatic (two photopigment types, allowing them to see in shades of blue and yellow), not seeing reds or oranges as well, making them more sensitive to blue colors. This is another benefit of them feeding early & late in the day, when the light is more blue. Their sight is also more sensitive to UV light. They have extremely sensitive Olfactory (small nerve) receptor cells throughout their nose, some studies showing they have a total of 300 million cells, 80 million more cells than dogs. White-tailed deer are the state animal of 9 states.

(c) Kelly Shipp Photography. Photo # 200699_KS10195. Sept, 2006.

"The Pattern of Spots"...

White-tailed deer, Odocoileus virginianus, typically birth 1-3 fawns. The white spots help camouflage them. They can walk after birth and can follow the mother foraging for food a few days later. The underside of the tail is white, which serves not only as a 'flag' when alarmed but also allows fawns to easily follow a mother when running. They can run up to 30 mph and can swim.

Summer, 2006, central Arkansas.
(c) Kelly Shipp Photography.

"Wall of Falls"...

This is one of my favorite, hidden places at Petit Jean State Park. Cascading waterfalls are such a treat. The sound is such a high level that you become mesmerized, surrounded by it yet part of it. You find yourself immersed as if it were a quiet sunset.

Petit Jean State Park, Arkansas. November, 2007.
Photo # 200711_KS10191bw.
(c) Kelly Shipp Photography

Traces of Life...

There are moments in life when we encounter something that causes us to pause. These moments often cause us to reflect on life, whether current or past, providing a perspective or insight of appreciation which reaches in and touches our soul. What's often interesting is that in these moments, the feelings that enters our spirits aren't brash, fast, hard, or abrupt. They often come as a fresh breeze, light as a feather, welcomed as if walking through an open door. Here's to more moments of calm, light breezes of our souls.

Bell Slough Wildlife Management Area, central Arkansas.
Photo # IMG_7443bw.
(c) Kelly Shipp Photography

"928 Lines & Shadows"...

The 1991 Porsche 928S4. This is from a series several years ago.

Photo # KS2_9651.
(c) Kelly Shipp.

Porsche 911T...

The simplicity of the 1968 Porsche 911T.

Photo # K01_4899_00001cbw.
(c) Kelly Shipp Photography