These are my photographs from this year, including my travels in the US and Europe, as well as my garden glamour shots in Northern Virginia.
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An extreme close-up of a shasta daisy shows the mathematics of nature.
Unfortunately, this plant did not survive the heat of the summer. This is all that remains of this plant.
A beautiful pink clematis flower.
Early in spring, just before this tree's flowers blossomed.
This was taken on a balmy March afternoon when the temperatures were in the mid-80's only to have the temps drop back down to the 30's and experience a snow storm.
I thought this might make a good phone screen background.
The backroads I took to get this view. It's obvious that when this bridge was built, it was a local marvel, and people came from miles around just to look at this modern marvel.
This is the underside of the New River Gorge Bridge in West Virginia. It's made of weathering steel, which gives it that permanent rust-colored patina.
A close-up look at new spring growth. Thick, green leaves from bulbs are pushing up through the soil and a layer of pine needle mulch. It's a sure sign that warmer weather is on its way.
A quiet winter scene. A young whitetail deer pauses on a snow-covered path, looking back before a wooden bridge. Another deer is just visible to the left. Just a simple, peaceful moment out in the woods.
A horse stays warm in its turnout blanket on a cold winter day. It's standing in a snow-covered paddock, sectioned off by white fences. You can see another horse in the background, making for a quiet scene on the farm.
A quiet winter day on the trail. Fresh snow covers the ground and the wooden fence. In the distance, a person in a red coat is out for a walk. The bare trees and soft light make for a peaceful scene. A good day to get outside.
A close-up of thin, dormant branches with clusters of dried, brown leaves curled into intricate shapes. The stark branches contrast against a flat, white background of snow, creating a minimalist, almost calligraphic winter scene.
This shot captures that peaceful transition from the warm, rosy light near the horizon to the cool blue of the upper sky.|
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