Showing posts with label nature. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nature. Show all posts

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Hello Spring!


In the spirit of spring, here's a few things I've been up to! 

DIY! Use acrylic or spray paint to decorate up some plain shades. Then paint a sealant over it. I used Modge Podge and it should be a-ok with no rain.




Start planting when the frost is gone (sorry East Coasters!). I love rainbow chard for its beautiful, vibrant colors. I'm beginning them as sprouts, until they grow an inch or so, then will transplant to a bigger space. 


I'm also looking forward to wearing some dresses :) What do you love about spring?


Linking up with Nicole:

Treasure Tromp

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Saturday, April 20, 2013

Photographic Ode to Nature

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I love photography. And I love plants. I love trying to recreate a moment and show the beautiful elements of nature. This post is a collection of the delicate intricacies nature shows us in places I've traveled or lived.

Most of the photos are taken and edited by me, but also thanks to Diane Patterson for the beautiful Choquequirao shots (when I didn't have my camera).

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Peru
Cusco

Sacred San Pedro cactus.




My lotus succulent.
Flowers overlooking the city from Cristo Blanco.







My favorite flower in Peru. When
they're on their tree they look like little lanterns.





Furry plants ?


Corn in all colors and varieties. 


Urubamba

Sunkissed.


Choquequirao 

Pricelessly captured. By Diane Patterson


Delicate little fruity lanterns, Aguaymanto.
 By Diane Patterson





Morning trek into the mist. By Diane Patterson


Puerto Maldonado

Sacred spirals.

Quillabamba


A ruffle tree!









Coffee beans preparing themselves.


I connected with this plant because I make jewelry in similar designs.



Cacao pod - mmm chocolate!
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California

North Bay (Sonoma County)

Beautiful decay, Luter Burbanks Garden.

Mid-air splash, fountain in Chico.
Home plant.






Magnificent Oak.



Barnacles at Salmon Creek.

Berkeley
I liked this tree because it feels like it's on fire.




Peninsula Parks

My very favorite, the great Redwoods.



Treasures, lost and found.








He was looking like he wanted an acorn hat.
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Costa Rica

Bamboo is such an incredibly strong yet flexible root. I was amazed how it grows and bows down like this.



Rainbow Eucalyptus! I edited the colors
a bit but it's not far off from the real effect.
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Hawaii
Kona


This lava rock came from the island volcanoes
and covers the beaches, but careful - it's sharp!

Tiger orchids <3


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I hope you enjoyed! Have you ever seen any of these natural beauties?
 Stay tuned for another Photographic Ode to Animals . . .