Not a true silhouette, but this image shot against a sunset in Santa Monica, California creates silhouettes of a bird, tree and a fence.
Shot Against a Striking Sunset
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A Naked Tree Trunk Design
Under a tree without its bark reveals interesting vertical designs created on the trunk by nature
Monet-like Reflections in Nature
Reflections of trees in water almost look like paintings created by nature at Price Lake in North Carolina
Typical Nature of North Carolina
We start focusing on the simple beauty of nature. There are countless natural wonders in North Carolina. North Carolina’s state and national parks offer bountiful opportunities to get outside and explore nature’s wonders. Here is a typical scene of blue sky, white cloud formations, and greenery of trees midst the mountains.
Swinging Bridge Above the Treetops
A swinging steel cable and rope bridge above the tree tops to view birds at a forest in Ecuador Amazonia
Natural Layers
Clouds add to the natural layers of trees and mountains at Shenandoah National Park
Dazzling Bright Fall Color
Dazzling bright yellow Fall color on trees in Portage, Michigan
Rock Formations
The rocky terrain around Bera, Rajasthan creates interesting formations such as a eagle-lookalike, and a lonely tree growing on a huge porous-like rock.
Flowers on a Leafless Tree
Flowers still grace the Frangipani or Plumeria tree though most of the leaves have fallen off creating an interesting image from India.
Peaceful Buddha
Siddhartha Gautama, most commonly referred to as the Buddha, was a wandering ascetic and religious teacher who lived in South Asia during the 6th or 5th century BCE and founded Buddhism. Statues of Buddha, generally under a tree, are found all over India depicting him in a serene, peaceful, and meditative pose.
Leopard in Stride
The Lion is probably the biggest enemy of the Leopard and a fight to the death will ensue when they come into contact. Hyenas and Baboons have also been known to attack and kill Leopards, in particular the young cubs. Leopards climb trees to survey the surrounding area for food, stay cool in the shade, store their prey and, most importantly, escape potential danger.
A leopard in full stride at Gir National Park, Gujarat, India.
Costa Rica – Clouds and Rivers
Traveling through Costa Rica reveals its beautiful landscapes with mountains, clouds, rivers, trees and vegetation.
Costa Rica – Trees
Saw a couple of unusually tall and big trees in Costa Rica. Nicknamed the “tree of life,” baobabs play a key role in their ecosystem. They help keep soil conditions humid, promote nutrient recycling, and prevent soil erosion. And, they are an important source of food, water, and shelter for various birds, reptiles, and insects. I had to take three shots for a closer look at the tree. Saw the second tree at our hotel. Couldn’t identify it but it was definitely large.
An Old Banyan Tree
The banyan fig tree is famous for its aerial roots, which sprout from branches and eventually reach the soil. In India, the Banyan Tree is considered to be one of the most venerated trees. For centuries, it has been likened to the shelter that God provides for his devotees. Other references to the Banyan tree come in the form of it being known as the “Tree of Life.”
The tree in the image below is in Kayavarohan and is believed to be over 250 years old.
Sunset Against Palm Trees
A majestic sunset against palm trees at a farm in Gujarat, India
Observing Nature – Sunset Through a Palm
Capturing sunset between the trunks of a palm tree in Florida
Observing Nature – Cloudscape
Dramatically lighted, multi-colored clouds against a foreground of green trees forms a landscape image in Florida
Observing Nature – Natural Shade
Dense leaves and lined up trees provide a natural, green canopy for shade on a busy street
Observing Nature – Almost Like a Painting
Reflections of ordinary trees cast vivid, Monet-like, images in the water
Flowers – Grevillea Collection
Grevillea, commonly known as spider flowers, is a genus of about 360 species of evergreen flowering plants in the family Proteaceae. Grevillea is very fast growing and can live 50 to 65 years. This evergreen has a rugged look. It can grow to be over 100 feet tall, but most mature trees are around 50 to 80 feet. Captured these flowers in Santa Monica, California.
