Category Archives: Flowers

Milky White

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Boolie

Yet marked I where the bolt of Cupid fell. It fell upon a little western flower, Before milk-white, now purple with love’s wound, And maidens call it love-in-idleness. Oberon in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream An unexpected delight from my … Continue reading →

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Tough

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Boolie

The scientific name for this species of iris is Iris tenax, which literally means tough iris. They are also commonly known as the Oregon iris and are native to the Pacific Northwest, they are fairly short for an iris and … Continue reading →

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Skunked and Not Skunked

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Boolie

I went to more trouble than anyone in the history of the world has ever gone to photograph skunk cabbage. I love the look of skunk cabbage but I’m also thankful I have such a poor sense of smell — … Continue reading →

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Ups and Downs

Posted on October 11, 2007 by Boolie

Today’s photo is the first to go online from my recent trip to Yellowstone and the Tetons. If you know me, it will seem like a strange choice to lead off with since, squint all you like, you won’t see … Continue reading →

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