Not a true moss, but an air plant – it flowers for reproduction, gets moisture from the air and performs photosynthesis for nutrition.
Ball Moss
Month: August 2015
Creepy Friday
“An open mind, like an open window, it should be screened to keep the bugs out.” – Virginia Hutchinson
We’ll go with semi-creepy. The spikes on the cactus look more formidable than the bug – but you never know.
Quote found at http://thinkexist.com/quotes/with/keyword/bugs/2.html
Black Eye Susan
These flowers are abundant around the different wetlands this August.
Unidentified
“Existence is all about discovery, knowing the unknown.” – Gladys Adevey
Been through all my books, and searched the web. Several candidates but nothing for sure. Help?
Quote found at https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/unknown?page=2
More flower
Lots of these around in mid August.
Wildflower Wednesday
All things share the same breath – the beast, the tree,the man, the air shares its spirit with all the life it supports. – Chief Seattle
A couple of views of my favorite wildflower.
Quote found at http://www.angelfire.com/ok/nightowlsgazebo/page8.html
Squalk
These are noisy creatures – I love it!!
Something Different
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” –Mark Twain
Quick trip to DC for a conference. Need to brush up on taking pics with my old Panasonic point and shoot. Most came out awful. Lots a work little picture taking time – but here it is. View is National Harbor, MD on the Potomac River just outside of Washington DC.
Quote found at http://matadornetwork.com/bnt/50-most-inspiring-travel-quotes-of-all-time/
Two Shades of Butterfly
Still more attempts at Monochrome. Got a big tip from the web the other day – black and white mix sliders in Lightroom.
Bird Monday
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” Marcel Proust
I know that heron shots are very common, but I liked the lighting. Plus I am challenged into finding new ways to present one of the most common birds I shoot.
Quote found at https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/discovery
Picture This by Frank 