Little Bluestem
I remember taking this picture 17-years ago. I lay down in the prairie grasses and played with depth of focus, hoping to create an appealing abstract image. The best place … Continued
Lotus Flower Bud
A wildflower photographed at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT) in the summer.
Pink Water Lily
Water Lilies are one of my favorite flowers. This is a picture taken at the PGT in July.
Big Bluestem
The pattern created by the backlit grass blades caught my eye. Big Bluestem and Indian Grass are the two most common grasses that you will see in the prairies at … Continued
East Woods
Sunshine streaming through the woods just east of the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT) Visitor center.
Dogwood in Snow
The 3-inches of snow yesterday stuck to the branches creating an interesting pattern on the branches of this dogwood.
Indigo Prairie
A summer shot of Blazing Star blooming on Indigo Prairie. This wildflower has tall colorful spikes that are very appealing to butterflies. Liatris pycnostachya
Serviceberry
Serviceberry is a small native tree that can have wonderful fall color. To see Serviceberry at the PGT look along the ridges and bluffs above Hiller’s Creek. They seem to … Continued
Indian Grass
The native grasses have lost most of their color, but their seed heads still sparkle when backlit by sunshine. This is Indian Grass, the most common tall grass at the … Continued