“It is the life of the crystal, the architect of the flake, the fire of the frost, the soul of the sunbeam. This crisp winter air is full of it.” –John Burroughs Frosty ice crystals form on my office window on a very cold January winter morning in Milwaukee. They are beautiful for sure, but…… Continue reading Frost
Tag: natural
Down Feather
Another reoccurring subject in my 365 Project is feathers. This tiny down feather is the latest image in that theme. Only about an inch long, it’s amazing that a collection of these can power flight. Day 352 of my 365 photo a day project. Looking for art for your home or office or something to spice up your digital desktop? This image and most…… Continue reading Down Feather
Filament
“Something aches at the very core of me, something ancient and deep and stronger than words: the filament that joins each of us to the root of existence, that ancient thing unfurling and resisting and grappling, desperately, for a foothold, a way to stay here, breathe, keep going.” –Lauren Oliver, Delirium Those bonds, the filaments,…… Continue reading Filament
Soft Grass
When you take the time to really look at something, even a single blade of grass, it becomes something mysterious and awesome. Taken on a walk in a local park, I was struck by the simple charm of this patch of wild grasses. And it’s something I pass by all the time yet have never really noticed until…… Continue reading Soft Grass