I am amazed at where plant life can exist, struggling through severely demanding conditions. I like this image for that and for the muted colors and patterns.
Life Can Be A Struggle
Seed Head
Not sure of the botanical identification of this lovely seed head I found in North Central Oregon. Probably a member of the sunflower family. Regardless, I was struck by its ability to maintain its shape while the wind was blowing pretty hard. It must not have been quite ready to spread itself yet.
Gone to Seed
I struggled with this image, trying it in black and white and then back to color. What do you think?
Chipmunk Toes
I was up hiking in one of the easy to access alpine areas in the Olympic National Park and saw this Townsend’s Chipmunk hanging from a Canadian thistle top. I love the way the back toes are splayed out.
Dandelion
After a couple of weeks of weeding the garden and lawn, this little fella came up anyway. I decided to memorialize it, so dropped in on my scanner.
Scan: Epson V600 Photo using Silverfast 8 software, then Lightroom