Sunshine on a Hairy Plant

Sunshine on a Hairy Plant © Lynn Wiles 2021
The sun shining on my African violet, while humming My Girl by the Temptations. The hairs help regulate temperatures and ward off unwanted critters.

Climbing Sideways

Climbing Sideways © Lynn Wiles 2021
The past 10 months have been a time filled with groundhog days and feeling like one is climbing sideways.

Winter Dandelion II

Winter Dandelion II © Lynn Wiles 2021
After the shocking events of yesterday, I thought we could all use a little simplicity, mystery and nature today. I am deeply ashamed of this country.

Winter Dandelion I

Winter Dandelion I © Lynn Wiles 2021
Wet, floating seed head of a dandelion. With a shoutout to Magda.

A New Year

A New Year © Lynn Wiles 2021
And things have not become magically better. I don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions, but did decide about a month ago to start collecting random bits of nature and start a sketchbook with 15 minutes of drawing or painting a day. And in the last week, I have started exploring the macro capabilities of my newish camera. The in focus part of this lichen is less than 5 mm and I thought I could draw this life-size. Haha. Since we are all going to be stuck at home for the time being, wishing you all a Happy New and Creative Year. Even if it means bringing the outdoors inside.

Hawk Feather

Hawk Feather © Lynn Wiles 2020
A red tailed hawk feather macro.

Croton Macro

Croton Macro © Lynn Wiles 2020
My very old croton plant has bloomed for the second time. There’s something sea creature like about these tiny flowers.

Drops

Drops © Lynn Wiles 2020
Another fern, drops of water on a stem. We were in severe drought earlier this year, but we are making up for it now.

Fern Foot

Fern Foot © Lynn Wiles 2020
I recently found out that this large fern of mine is called a Bear’s Paw Fern and that the fuzzy feet are rhizomes from which one can propagate new plants.

A Random Leaf

A Random Leaf © Lynn Wiles 2020
This one was stuck to the bumper of my car on a brighter day after some showers. May everyone be safe and sensible in the US for Thanksgiving Day tomorrow. Staying away one year will make the years ahead better for all.