nature

24 Hours in the Yard

by Steve Beal Sr.
November 19, 2019

Then, this morning, there were a few snowflakes, for about an hour, and some were large.

Eyes of Wonderment

by Steve Beal Sr.
October 8, 2019October 8, 2019

Sometimes the unexpected stops us in our tracks. The previous line of thought is forgotten, and the thrill of wonderment takes over.

Monarch Butterfly

by Steve Beal Sr.
September 4, 2019September 4, 2019

I found this little green chrysalis attached to a long outdoor cord that I needed to gather and move. I detached the beautiful green pupa and laid it on our front porch. It wasn’t too many days before we noticed the newly emerged Monarch Butterfly drying its wings. Incredible cycle. (Click on the images to enlarge them)

After The Storm

by Steve Beal Sr.
October 31, 2017October 31, 2017

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Hummingbird Hawk-Moth

by Steve Beal Sr.
August 8, 2017August 8, 2017

This was a 19-second video that I took with my phone yesterday. I slowed it down to half speed. It’s a Hummingbird Hawk-Moth. I know it’s not the best quality, but kind of cool to…

Afternoon Light

by Steve Beal Sr.
November 22, 2016November 28, 2017

But where would I rather be? If everyday this were mine to see.

Autumn Rays

by Steve Beal Sr.
November 11, 2016November 28, 2017

Some awake, and dread pins them to the warmth, a sigh instead of words to say. Then, another looks at morning, embracing, God has granted me another day!