Nature’s variety in design and patterns always intrigues me, in particular this time of year are the many varied creations under the “squash” or “gourd” category. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Never expected to find a Seahorse carving at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo! Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Confused by seeing very dark cloud above white clouds. In awe of nature and God. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
View from a 16th floor shows a complete range of the ever changing Ocean weather in Florida’s East coast. Always breathtaking. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Of course I chose to take a walk one day when I “thought” rain was moving away from me; heading toward Anglin’s Pier, Lauderdale by the Sea, Florida. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
The Power in nature; ever changing colors as well as weather. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Capturing the full moon surrounded by large Cumulus cloud and Palm leaves. Ahhhhh……Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
A clear sign that I’ve observed over my many years, is that when the Chipmunk sits still for a portrait it means it has just awoken from it’s winter sleep. They may sit in a patch of sunshine for quite awhile and gradually stretch to loosen it’s unused muscles. Next week it will be very unusual to catch such a long pause; portrait capture will be a challenge. This one was at Lincoln Park’s Caldwell Lily Pond. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Shadows of Sea Grass accompanied by bird tracks, probably a Seagull’s. The occasional shell adds to the composition without changing our focus. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Sunlight shines on water moving around rocks while a footbridge casts it’s shadow causing unplanned for patterns in the aesthetically designed scene. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
More confusion in the scene when one views the wider setting. The garden design is lovely and relaxing to observe unless you pay attention to the bridge’s distraction shadow patterns. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breirberg
Details in the shadows. A color image appears to be in “black and white”. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
The full scene of the above closer composed image. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Patterns of sunlight and shade in the Everglades. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
Simple patterns become complex in sunlight and shade. Copyright 2018 Pamela Breitberg
The Butterfly World in Coconut Creek Florida seems like a world to itself. Today I am sharing a few images from last winter’s visit. They reopened today: https://www.butterflyworld.com/hurricane-closure-and-preparation/, and will release the butterflies and finches back into their outdoor habitats. There was no damage to the facilities by Irma.
A resting Clipper butterfly. Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg.
Rain drenched stills butterflies; they are unable to fly with wet wings. Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
Macro image of butterfly among the flora. Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
White Morpho butterfly. Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg.
Thoas Swallowtail feeding on bananas in a dish. Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg. I am unsure why its “tails” seem to be missing.
Emerging Musk Thistle (Carduus Nutans) found along the Grant’s Trail in St. Louis during a morning walk. Beautiful, but untouchable for all its bristles.
Musk Thistle bloom with bud in background. Copyright 2017 Pamela Breitberg
Opening Musk Thistle flower. Copyright 2017, Pamela Breitberg
For more details see: http://extension.missouri.edu/p/ipm1015
Seeds ready to be dispersed, ensuring continuation of the cycle of life. Copyright 2016, Pamela Breitberg
Empty brackets. Now is the time of winter’s dormancy. Copyright 2016 Pamela Breitberg