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  •  Sunny bloom in winter, Cheerfully confused and cold, Bright against the odds. We have had such a mild winter this year, which has been a welcome change of pace from what we normally experience.  This little dandelion bloom was confused by the mild temperatures and decided to open his sunny little face, just in time…

  • Sentries stand watch, As beauty fades softly away, Guarding until dawn. This is a scene from my backyard.  Years ago my mother gave me a gift of a clematis plant, which I planted next to a section of our backyard fence.  Over the course of the years, this plant has grown and taken over that…

  • Colorful guests mingle, ignoring the drab locale, in favor of fun. Went for a photo walk to one of my favorite forest preserves.  The big difference is that this time I was walking it with my camera, every other time I’ve been there, I’ve been on horseback.  It is truly amazing how a different perspective…

  • Winter avian treat, Exposed to winter’s harsh breath, Crystalized beauty. I was busy doing my morning chores one day this winter and I happened to glance up and see these beautiful berries.  What a common occurrence, we get so busy in our lives with chores, tasks, lists but how often do we suddenly find ourselves…

  • Alone in the cold, Reminiscing of the past, Waiting for sunlight. I saw this while out one Saturday afternoon, killing time while my daughter was at a pottery class.  Every day on my way to work I drive past a nondescript commercial building, who’s only distinguishing feature is that there appears to be a trailhead…