Fine art of a Southern magnolia bloom (Magnolia grandiflora). Raleigh, North Carolina.
An American Lotus Borer Moth (Ostrinia penitalis) poses neatly on a nice green leaf. Raleigh, North Carolina.
A closeup of a female Spangled Skimmer (Libellula cyanea) that just emerged from her exuvia, molt, or exoskeleton. Raleigh, North Carolina.
A territorial Northern mockingbird divebombs a Red-tailed Hawk. Raleigh, North Carolina.
A Northern mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) perches on a pole. Plenty of copy space for text. Raleigh, North Carolina.
Closeup of a venomous Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix). Raleigh, North Carolina.
A male Orange Bluet (Enallagma signatum) perches upon a green leaf in the shrubbery Springtime in North Carolina.
Closeup of a bloom of an aquatic Spatterdock or Yellow Pond Lily with a Orange-backed Calligrapher resting on a petal. Raleigh, North Carolina.
The old gristmill at Historic Yates Mill County Park in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Landscape view of the millpond, waterfall, and gristmill at Historic Yates Mill County Park in Raleigh, North Carolina. Rain clouds rolling in.
Closeup of a Glassy-winged Sharpshooter on a stem of an aquatic plant. Raleigh, North Carolina.
A Wolf Spider skitters over a mossy log in the forest. Ralegih, North Carolina.
A trio of beautiful Violet Woodsorrel blooms endure the heat of the sun. Raleigh, North Carolina.
A Geometer Moth caterpillar mimics a twig, making it extra difficult for predators to spot. Front profile. Raleigh, North Carolina.
A curious Five-lined Skink pauses to inspect. Raleigh, North Carolina.
An adorable juvenile Eastern Gray Squirrel enjoys a snack from the safety of its home. Raleigh, North Carolina. Black and white.
An adorable Eastern Gray Squirrel enjoys a snack on a tree branch. Raleigh, North Carolina. Black and white.
A man in a western style hat pauses to reflect on his thoughts.
A Killdeer lays low on its nest, blending in with its surroundings. Spingtime has arrived. Raleigh, North Carolina.
Welcome Spring! It's that time when the Christmas Ferns display their fiddleheads as the fronds unfurl. Raleigh, North Carolina.
A tiny Virginia Spring Beauty bloom extends a petal to feel the warmth of Spring. Raleigh, North Carolina.
The tiny bright bloom of a Virginia Spring Beauty signifies that Spring as arrived. Raleigh, North Carolina.
Two flighty seeds left on a dandelion head. Could represent an older couple still hanging on together, but ready to take flight.
Silhouette of a daffodil bloom with a single petal reaching out for the orb of the sun. The dawn on Spring! Dorethea Dix Park, Raleigh, North Carolina.
