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Monthly Archives: May 2016
A Memorial Day Trip
Saturday I took a trip to Union Mills Cemetery near New Sharon to visit the graves of my parents. Then I continued my trip further to the south and east to visit the grave site of one of Iowa’s most … Continue reading
A Little Dose of Butterfly
I spent about six and a half hours in a car today–most of it for work. Nothing wears me out quite as much as driving or riding in a car for hours. My muscles stiffen up and I find it … Continue reading
Asparagus
We have some asparagus which has flowered and is going to seed. Asparagus has been used by florists as greenery in funeral bouquets. As a result, it often grows wild in cemeteries, especially around the fences in rural cemeteries. When … Continue reading
Going Through Old Photos
I usually don’t write about my family here, but my youngest son Eric is going to graduate high school in a couple of weeks, and I have been going through some old photos for his party. This is Eric. Here … Continue reading
Lichens on Bone with Mite
I like to photograph lichens after or even during rain. When wet, lichens swell up and have very bright colors. These lichens were dry and on a deer skull. Even when dry, they have an interesting look.
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First of the Year Butterflies
I had some business to do today so I took a day off from work. I got some first-of-the year butterflies: First photographed for all of them, first seen for the eastern comma and American lady. First, the eastern comma. … Continue reading
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Tagged american lady, eastern comma, macro photography, nature
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Enduring the Rain
We have had cool rainy weather here for at least four days. It is getting pretty old. This afternoon the rain quit for a while and the sun came out, but it was still cool. I walked around a little … Continue reading
