As part of the newly designed Handbook of Nature Study September 2015 newsletter suggestions, I have been on the look out for an opportunity to take some photos of a tree and its parts. I have an especially photogenic tree in my front yard and as I was sitting on the wall just taking in its splendor, I happened to notice a perfect monarch butterfly enjoying my butterfly bushes.
This set the mood for a terribly enjoyable photo session as he flew from limb to limb. I also managed to spot a Common buckeye butterfly but failed to get a decent image to share. I am still hoping to see one again and be able to share it with you in a future post.
Well, one to the main subject of the nature photo assignment….my tulip poplar tree. I decided to just let the images speak for themselves so enjoy!
Hi Barb,
You inspired me to start my own blog — with a total of one whole post so far! But it does include a photo of a complete tree. Please stop by and check out the baby white pine along the Lake Huron shoreline if you get a chance: https://21stcenturyoldschool.wordpress.com/2015/09/26/at-the-shore/
Thanks for your wonderful blog. I get ideas from your newsletters and challenges all the time.
What a lovely new blog you have started! You saw so many things and too such great images. It is such a wonderful journey to start ticking off the things on your list that at first are mystery plants…really a life long adventure! Thanks for sharing your link with me. Hopefully I will continue to inspire you in your outdoor quest.