BioScapes Images

Images from the Olympus BioScapes Digital Imaging Competition.

Licmophora juegensii on red alga by Mr. Wolfgang Bettinghofer


Solitary Coral, Fungia sp by Mr. james Nicholson


Wildflower seeds by Ms. Yanping Wang


Astragalus compactus bud by Dr. Somayeh Naghiloo


Colonial coral, Acropora chesterfieldensis by Mr. James Nicholson


Algae by Mr. Nathan Pallace


Argentine ant (Linepithema humile) by Dr. Gerhard Rohringer

Lemon Tree

Just in case you have every wondered about growing a lemon tree indoors, I say DO IT!!! My friend, the Meyer Lemon Tree who lives in my house brings me delight. It is presently in full blossom. Its sweet tangy fragrance wafts about and greets me first thing in the morning. Although there is a ladybug or two tucked away in the crevice of the blinds, I don't think they are pollinators, and since they are sleeping I definitely will not count on them. Now begins my first paintbrush pollination foray.

Lost Springs

Ralph has an amazing place in the Texas Hill Country. See more here. Photos by Ralph Arvesen.

Lost Springs Ranch is located in the Texas Hill Country west of Austin. We care deeply about nature and provide a safe habitat for all of the creatures on the land. We nurture and propagate native plants on the land, especially plants endemic to Central Texas. The ranch is named Lost Springs due to the numerous springs found on the land. This site contains two main items - photos, and information about the native plants found on the land.

Dan Holdsworth

Photographer Dan Holdsworth blows me away.

Mt. St. Helens

Yesterday, lured by declarations of "one of the most amazing things I've ever seen" and "breathtaking", and despite the thick drizzle and fog in town, I ventured for the first time to see St. Helens. Turns out the PNW soup was not to be escaped, no matter the climb in elevation. It was fun despite not being able to see 50 yards. We did see a plentiful herd of elk and hints of spectacular scapes.

More February

Shots from a February hike in the Gorge. I love how the landscape cascades from such heights into the depths of ravines, and the richness of so many lichens, mosses, and ferns. The colors and textures go on forever!

I'm Not Scared of a Little Winter

The thermometer has been dropping, as have the flaming red, pink, orange, and yellow leaves. I feel it's time to go to bed at 8:00. This is just the beginning. I was just looking through these photos of a hike with family last February. They reminded me that there are moments when the grey subsides and a crystal clear day breaks with vivid blues, greens and browns. Okay winter. I'm ready now.

Fruits and Flower Buds

Gonna roast these squash and make some pies. Sweet squash like these Hubbards make excellent pies. They were harvested prematurely by somebody who shall not be named. I hope they had time to develop good flavor. We shall see.



I brought my Meyer lemon tree indoors a few weeks ago and she's already putting out flower buds! They are delightful little things in this gloomy November weather.


This was an accidental photo. I like it.

Fascinating Broccoli

Check out this incredible Romanesco Broccoli Amber bought for lunch.

Convicts Learning Botany

Oregon Field Guide features the story of the brilliant Sustainable Prisons Project developed in cooperation between Evergreen College and the Washington State Department of Corrections.

View it here.

Bio-grafitti

Spotted this on the way to work on Monday. The work of an urban artist? or a bored homeless person?

Honora's

Today I am sharing some photos by my dear old friend Honora. She lives in the country. I'm jealous.