Published September 1, 2015 Stick insects Stick insects, known locally in North Carolina as walking sticks, belong to the order Phasmidae, derived from the Greek phasma, meaning phantom. […]
Published May 7, 2015 Azurite specimen from Liu Feng Shan Anhui Province China. This specimen was focus stacked using a macro rail to maximize the depth of field. To me it has a surreal look […]
Published July 13, 2015 Sipping skipper Skipper butterflies are named for their habit of moving so fast between flowers they appear to be skipping. I managed to […]
Published January 12, 2016 Winter harvest. In forests and gardens, winter here is a time of drab palettes and stillness. The whispering leaves have long fallen, forming a […]