Bleeding Heart

Any garden of mine would simply be incomplete without these delicate pink and white beauties. Bleeding Heart (dicentra cucullaria) are shade-loving perennials that usually bloom April-May. I am most familiar with the pink variety, though they may also be found in white and red. Their name comes from the heart-shaped flower from which a “little [...]

Water Catchers

This backwoods creek was moving very slowly, and a lot of leaves were meandering downstream. These two collided and were just about ready to go under when I caught up with them. I like the way the colors contrast with the bubbly water, and when I walked away they were still afloat.
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Fall Canyon

The deep canyons in this state park are lined with exposed sandstone. Jagged walls and overhangs contrast with the stream beds which have been worn smooth over the years. As you can see, the color of the stone is quite striking in some areas. I love the way the colors change from golden yellow to [...]