Saturday, June 30, 2018

Holey pole

Shadow sign


A street sign casts a strong shadow in the afternoon sun.  The holes in the pole cast their own shadows.

Thursday, June 28, 2018

Red trillium

Trillium erectum L.


It is always a thrill to see trillium in the spring.

Thursday, June 21, 2018

Pixel petals too

Petal kaleidoscope 1

Petal kaleidoscope 2

Petal kaleidoscope 3

On a whim, one can apply a kaleidoscope effect to the petals!

Monday, June 18, 2018

Pixel petals

Creamy-white dogwood


The petals of this flowering dogwood resemble pixels.  Or tessellations.

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Tiger in the flowers

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail on Phlox
As the sun sets, a male Papilio glaucus settles on the flowering Polemoniaceae for a late afternoon "pick me up".

Saturday, June 9, 2018

Tracks in the grass

Tires and shoes in the grass

Tractor tires and footsteps leave behind their tracks in the grass.  

This is a 3d relaxed view stereogram.

Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Sandy cover

Six ring storm drain cover


This unique 14x14x14x14x7x7 storm drain cover along the side of a busy thoroughfare is covered by sand.


Friday, June 1, 2018

Irregular stones

Cobblestones uncovered


Unearthed by street repairs, and scratched by heavy machinery, these cobblestones show their worth.