Man-made, out of place Overpowered by flora Thorny vines consume
Tag: nature
100 Word Challenge: Chaos
This past weekend, I went on a photo hike for the first time in… I don’t remember. It once was my routine to take one weekend day to myself and go somewhere, anywhere nearby for a hike or visit to the beach. Since I live in Florida, and minutes from the Gulf of Mexico, most … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Chaos
Chance encounter
Grayson Beach State Park in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida - one of my favorite local hiking venues - has the unique distinction of being located between the Gulf of Mexico on one side, and a handful of rare coastal lakes on the other. These lakes are an unusual mix of both salt and fresh water eco-systems. Dividing the two … Continue reading Chance encounter
Sea and sky
Between sea and sky A leaf upon the water Briny breath exhaled
Masterpiece
A small crowd of people milled around the featured painting speaking in hushed tones and casting furtive glances over the shoulders of competing bidders in attempts to read scribbled notes in auction catalogs. The artist, a virtual unknown a year ago, was considered a modern master with his canvases fetching record bids. His posthumous popularity … Continue reading Masterpiece
Three deaths
Tawny fungi spread Entwined among rotten stumps Beauty grows from death





