Photography: Oh look! Another Flower!

Totally beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

Save the Boundary Waters: An Opportunity to Protect Acres of Pristine Water and Unspoiled Woodlands

An Opportunity to Protect Acres of Pristine Water and Unspoiled Woodlands Story and Photos Contributed by Save the Boundary Waters The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness contains 1.1 million acres of pristine water and unspoiled woodlands, including more than 1,175 lakes and more than a thousand miles of rivers and streams. It is easily accessible […] … Continue reading Save the Boundary Waters: An Opportunity to Protect Acres of Pristine Water and Unspoiled Woodlands

THE PHENOMENON OF “CROWN SHYNESS” WHERE TREES AVOID TOUCHING

Crown shyness is a naturally occurring phenomenon in some tree species where the upper most branches in a forest canopy avoid touching one another. via The Phenomenon of “Crown Shyness” Where Trees Avoid Touching — ALK3R

A Flower’s Got Beauty, but Have You Ever Seen Her Smile? (Post 1)

Your photos are amazing!

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I know this may sound strange, but I believe flowers have personality.  Some may not be easily seen, but others just sing like no other.  It is evident in their lean, their poise, their and skyward gaze.  I realized this especially while at the gardens this past week.  Strolling among the rows of flowers, I spied one particularly interesting flower.  She spoke to me.  After that, I have tried my best to be more quiet… more intent on seeing their gaze and trying to interpret their stance.

With that, I share with you my own personal view of several flowers I met while invading the silence of their summer garden…

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Sally cocked her head gently when I greeted her.  She was curious.  No one had bothered to ask her how she was doing before.  What should she say?  And perhaps more importantly, how should she say it?  She stared at…

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Great Lakes on the line: It’s time to act on Asian carp — Michigan in Pictures

https://www.youtube.com/embed/YnZp1jtOhR0?version=3 Doing it again this summer, photo by Kevin Povenz If Asian carp ever get into the Great Lakes, fun in boats as shown above could well be a thing of the past. These invasive fish jump out of the water when disturbed by noise and vibrations. With an average weight of 30-40 pounds and … Continue reading Great Lakes on the line: It’s time to act on Asian carp — Michigan in Pictures