• Surprised!

    My photo wanderings this past week were sprinkled with surprises. When the sun finally emerged mid-week, I was in the back yard trying to find an occupied spider web and got distracted by some interesting leaves. While trying to focus on them, I was surprised to see a ladybug buried deep in the plant –… Continue Reading

  • Defying the odds

    I like the underdog. There’s something about beating the odds that makes a satisfying story. Today’s example is from an unusual place … but first a little background. My relationship with plants is complicated. Perhaps it’s because I’m constantly looking for maximum results with minimal effort. I like it when the plants I enjoy grow… Continue Reading

  • Evil eye

    Canadian prairie skies are an intriguing canvas all on their own. But there’s more to our skies than fluffy clouds during the day and spectacular sunsets at dusk. This vast, beautiful canopy is home to a magnificent creature that effortlessly soars through its expanse.   I never tire of watching hawks glide through the air.… Continue Reading

  • Confusing Lady

    I approach my forays into nature knowing it is an opportunity to learn. Wildlife often show remarkable ingenuity while searching for food, protecting their young or navigating long distances to seasonal homes. When I ventured into the vast cedar mulch wilderness (coincidently a few feet from my house), I wondered what I could learn from… Continue Reading

  • Awkward …

    Sometimes people get in awkward or uncomfortable situations … and it can also happen to birds. The thing with the birds is that you never get to hear their story or find out what they were thinking.  So today I’m adding captions to a few photos I took this week to give potential scenarios.