The pinkish bloom of a Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata) in late February. Raleigh, North Carolina.

An American Bird Grasshopper (Schistocerca americana) hanging out on a tree limb as if it were a squirrel. Raleigh, North Carolina.

Serene black and white of a pond shore at Crowder County Park in Apex, North Carolina.

The American Beavers (Castor canadensis) have been busy. Raleigh, North Carolina.

Serene image of a pond shore at Crowder County Park in Apex, North Carolina.

A Hermit Thrush poses in a holly tree. Raleigh, North Carolina.

A Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronatasmall) perches on a pine twig on the forest floor. Raleigh, North Carolina.

The Golden-crowned Kinglet (Regulus satrapa) is the world's smallest species of perching bird or passerine . Raleigh, North Carolina.

A Carolina Chickadee perches proud with its feather puffed out on a cool winter day. Raleigh, North Carolina.

A Female Chinese Mantis (Tenodera sinensis) is keeping the pests at bay in the lantana bush. Raleigh, North Carolina.

A Female Chinese Mantis (Tenodera sinensis) poses, looking back over her shoulder. Raleigh, North Carolina.

Red maple (Acer rubrum) is transitioning from green to red as fall settles in. Raleigh, North Carolina.

Marbled Orbweaver spider (Araneus marmoreus). Raleigh, North Carolina.

Grayscale of a curious Carolina Anole (Anolis carolinensis). Raleigh, North Carolina.

Carolina Anole (Anolis carolinensis) hanging out in a lantan bush. Raleigh, North Carolina.

Marbled Orbweaver spider (Araneus marmoreus) tucked away in her retreat made from a rolled leaf. Raleigh, North Carolina.

Dew-covered foliage of an American Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) as the colors transition into fall. Nature background image.

Closeup up view underneat a gilled mushroom, with an ant crawling across. Good for a background.

An Autumn image of a red and yellow leaf from a Sweetgum tree suspended in the air by a single strand of silk from a spider web.

White Coral Fungus (Ramariopsis kunzei) grows in the forest during fall. Raleigh, North Carolina.

A bright gold Coral Fungus (Genus Ramaria) grows in the forest during fall. Raleigh, North Carolina.

A Differential Grasshopper (Melanoplus differentialis) peeks from behind a leaf. Good for meme about hiding.

A frothy or foamy nest of a Meadow Spittlebug on on stem of flower. Raleigh, North Carolina.

A gorgeous female Eastern Tiger Swallowtail partakes delicious nectar from a bloom. Raleigh, North Carolina.