Tag: nature
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Blending of Colors
In the Garden – A blending of colors at Ogden Gardens in Valparaiso, Indiana. Flower of the Day
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Mirrored Reflection
The best thing about an early morning walk along a body of water is watching a mirrored reflection of the sunrise coming up over the horizon. This gift of the dawning of light was enjoyed at Rogers Lakewood Park in Valparaiso, Indiana. “An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.” – Henry…
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Beauty in Imperfection
At the end of life, a wildflower clings to beauty in imperfection with missing parts and wilting petals. Found along Trail #10 at the Indiana Dunes State Park. Ragtag Daily Prompt – Missing Part
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Waving in the Breeze
A summery sunflower waving in the breeze and taking in the sunshine at Foundations Meadow Park in Valparaiso, Indiana. Fandango’s One Word Challenge – Breeze
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Until the Wind Blows
Macro Monday The last bits of a dandelion hanging on until the wind blows. Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge – Macro
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Taking a Camera Along
What started out as a way to develop a few photography skills, taking a camera along everywhere I go has grown into a habit that fills me with wonder and joy. Do I get an image worth saving every time my camera is with me? I wish I did but I haven’t figured out how…
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Beyond the Open Gate
Inquisitive person that I am, whenever I see an open door or in this case a gate, I cannot resist walking through it to see what is beyond the open gate. This time, an opening at the fence around the Chellberg farmhouse led to a lovely garden where recent rain showers have led to a…
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Bursting Through the Forest
Sunshine bursting through the forest along the Indiana Dunes State Park Trail #9. Watching the darkness disappear as the sun breaks through the trees makes it worth getting up and out the door super early.
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Bursting Forth
In the Garden – A lily bursting forth with color. It is always fun to discover a new garden. Yesterday I wandered around Hamstra Gardens in Wheatfield, Indiana for the first time and I am already looking forward to going back! It is an ideal spot for macro photographers. There are also many beautiful settings…
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Poised to Fall
Dewdrops, poised to fall with the slightest breeze. These morning dewdrops were captured earlier this week along the trails at Meadowbrook Nature Preserve in Valparaiso, Indiana. Fandango’s One Word Challenge – Poised
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Against Nature’s Backdrop
Standing out against nature’s backdrop of green, here is a spiderwort. I wonder if it is called that because of it’s spidery looking center? Native to Indiana, these pretty wildflowers can be found all along the Indiana Dunes National Park trails through most of spring and summer. I don’t know much about flowers but these…
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Battling for Attention
Three flowers seemed to be battling for attention at Foundation Meadows Park in Valparaiso, Indiana. Flower of the Day
