Stories

Narratives from the field and the road.

Bright Spots in Winter

Ethnobotanical sleuthing on NYC streets.

Hot Air Balloons

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

Lions, and Tigers, and Bears!

Zoo photography.

Oceanside Pier

Two vists to the Oceanside Pier.

Panoramic Design I

A photographic experiment in the Huntington gardens.

Pa`u Riders

The annual floral parade.

Ramen

A rare chance to try an unusual food.

Ranunculus at Flower Fields

Impressionistic photo essay about Ranunculus.

Short-Eared Owls

Photographing some short-eared owls in Washington.

St. Paul’s Cathedral

Twenty views of a London landmark.

SuperMoon

A rare SuperMoon.

The Arctic Circle Challenge

Driving our Smart car to the Arctic Circle.

Plumeria in SoCal

Plumeria at the LA County Arboretum.

Hummingbirds in Winter

Hummingbirds in Southern California botanical gardens.

Some Birds of the Tofino Shores

Tofino’s shoreline, on Vancouver Island, hosts many birds.

2023 Hawaiian Lei Contest

Lei Day celebration in Honolulu.

Floral Highlights - 2023 Kamehameha Day

Annual parade in Honolulu with pau riders, horses, and flowers.

Hummingbirds in Southern California

Hummingbirds in 5 botanical gardens.

Hummingbirds in the Garden

Hummingbirds at the Huntington Botanical Garden.

Bordeaux 2

The second part of the Bordeaux expedition.

Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds at the South Coast Botanical Garden.

A Weekend in Tokyo

A long weekend in Tokyo.

Bordeaux

An expedition to Bordeaux for wine, food, and scenery.

Wading Birds of Black Point Wildlife Drive

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida.

Bloedel Reserve - Photo Essay

Our first visit to the Bloedel Reserve.

Bloedel Reserve - Image Analysis

Assesses whether open-source pictures adequately represent the garden.

Bloedel Reserve - Panoramas

Panoramic images of Bloedel Reserve.

Bloedel Reserve - Data Report

Examining the garden in context of other American botanical gardens.

Birds in the Gardens

Birds at two Phoenix area botanical gardens.

The Honolulu Longline Fleet

The Honolulu fleet of longline fishing boats.

Finding Fine Wine

Trip to Napa Valley for wine and a special meal .

Market on the Square

Saturday market in Madison, Wisconsin.

Orchids in Winter

New York Botanical Garden annual orchid show.

Flower Fields - Diversity

A photo essay on diversity in Ranunculus.

The Garden at Nanzen-in Temple

A garden in a Zen Buddhist Temple in Kyoto.

Autumn Colors of Kyoto - Part 1

Kyoto temples during peak fall foliage.

Autumn Colors of Kyoto - Part 2

Kyoto temples during peak fall foliage.

Autumn Colors of Kyoto - Part 3

Kyoto temples during peak fall foliage.

Autumn Colors of Kyoto - Part 4

Kyoto temples during peak fall foliage.

A Night Walk in Downtown Honolulu

Night photography in downtown Honolulu.

Wandering in Angkor

Understanding Cambodia’s Siem Reap.

Flower Fields

A visit to The Flower Fields to see Ranunculus variety.

Cruis’n the Coast

A Smart car trip up the West Coast.

An Australian Adventure

Photo log of a trip to Sydney, Australia.

Impressions of Persian Buttercups

Ranunculus at The Flower Fields.

On Viewing Some Old Buildings in Honolulu

Buildings in Honolulu’s Capitol District.

Kauai Field Notes

Natural history observations on Kauai.

Gardens by the Bay

Two botanical venues in Singapore.

Ranunculus asiaticus variability

Analysis of the decrease in Ranunculus varieties.

Plumeria

Plumeria collection at Koko Crater Botanical Garden.