Simplicity of two white water lilies in black and white. I captured these beauties in the wetlands of Florida. In the Spring they bloom wild all over Florida covering the waterways where the water is still and relatively shallow.
The simplicity of black and white puts the focus on the fine details of the white petals.
Chinese Lantern branch; aka "Physalis Alkekengi," oil painting. This plant draws its symbolic meaning of safety, comfort and protection from the papery outer "lantern" or husk, which protects and envelops the berry.
Auroras is the theme for this week, so here is another of the Cascade mountains. Mount Hood which is located it Oregon and one of the Cascade volcanoes.
May the artwork take you to a place of vastness and majesty, a landscape where you can sit and ponder in a state of silent wonder. Be at peace, and rest in serenity and joy.
Everyone wants to go where the view is, but the thing is, the view isn't in just one place.
Lots of people hike Angels Landing Trail in Zion National Park, because there's a fantastic view. But if you step off the trail and take another, less well known one, you still get the view.