Getting up close to things is how I began taking photos. Beginning in middle school, I would get home after school and photograph all the bugs and flowers in our yard. I’d spend about 30 minutes to an hour every day doing that.
Queen Butterflies, Texas
Texas Bluebell, Texas
Spanish Oak, Llano State Park
Three Blooms, Texas
Glowing Aspen in Morning Light, San Juan National Forest
Claret Cup Cactus, Texas
New Growth of Lace Cactus, Texas
Stamen Swirl, Texas
Dew on Phlox, Mt. Baker Wilderness
Lupin Petals, Mt. Baker Wilderness
Sulfur Feeding, Washington
Leaf Hideout, Mt. Baker Wilderness
Magnolia Overhead, Washington
Gulf Fritillary, Texas
Caterpillar on Heather, Mt. Baker Wilderness
Phlox Mound, Mt. Baker Wilderness
Glowing Indian Paintbrushes, Olympic NP
Desert Paintbrush, Devil’s River State Natural Area
Giant Coneflower, Texas
Cow Parsnip, Mt. Baker Wilderness
Chicken of the Woods, Olympic NP
