The endoskeleton of a sea urchin. Urchin was the Middle Engish name for a hedgehog. Click on the image for a larger view.
Tag Archives: Nature
Sudden Change
The foliage season can seem very brief in Maine. Last week, there was still a significant number of trees with leaves. Now, the forest is bare with only the conifers retaining any color. Fortunately, the temperatures are still relatively mild and snow will hold off until December. Click on the image for a larger view.
Foggy Morning
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Season’s End
We are moving toward winter. It did not seem that long ago that our field was green and full of life. The golden rod is now dry and brown. Click on the image for a larger view.
Late Autumn 2015
Beach, which never drop their leaves for winter, and oak are the last of the trees with foliage in our forest. Click on the image for a larger view.
Trees, Wind, and Light
The foliage is changing quickly in our forest. Click on the image for a larger view.
Red Maple Spectrum
Inspired by my maple leaves, this images represents the spectrum of the Red Maple tree. These colors can be present at one time throughout the foliage. Click on the image for a larger view.
Fall 2015
These leaves are from a single red maple tree in our garden—all taken at the same time. This tree is usually one of the first to show its fall foliage. Click on the image for a larger view. If you would like to see the tree… Continue reading
Moon and Stars
The only time the moon can be seen against the faint background of stars is during a lunar eclipse—the glare of a full moon washes out all but the brightest stars and a new moon sets before the sun goes down. This was our view through the canopy of our forest. Click on the image for a larger view.
A Disappearing Moon
Last night, the moon slipped into the shadow of the Earth. It took about an hour to hide our satellite, which spent another forty five minutes in the shade of our planet before slowly emerging into the light of the sun. Click on the image for a larger view.
NOTE: if you know how to cross your eye to fuse stereo pairs, this image is quite dimensional.
