by Dave | Jul 12, 2009 | Fauna, Human, Kansas Culture
portrayed by Dr. Joyce Thierer of Ride into History. photographed near Admire, Kansas
by Dave | Jun 17, 2009 | Fauna, Symphony in the Flint Hills
Symphony in the Flint Hills 2009 – I’m often surprised by how large some of these behemoth horses are, up close. There were some gorgeous animals under the cowboys and pulling wagons at the symphony event this year. The Symphony in the Flint Hills...
by Dave | Jun 4, 2009 | Fauna, The Natural World, Wildflowers
Along Road FF, east of Hwy 177, Morris County, Kansas – Perched on top of a sprig of wild alfalfa I found this strange creature, about 3/4 inch actual size. I’m surprised it’s as sharp as it is, since the plant was swaying in the wind while I tried to...
by Dave | Jun 3, 2009 | Fauna, Flint Hills
Road FF east off Hwy 177, Morris County, Kansas – Though it’s a little hard to see in the web verison, the deer’s antlers are still in velvet. This a beautiful drive through the Flint Hills in the Council Grove area, with small patches of woodland,...
by Dave | May 31, 2009 | Fauna, The Natural World
Salvias use a lever mechanism to help cross-pollination along. When a pollinator, like this bee, enters the flower a lever moves the stamens into contact with the back of the bee. When the bee moves to another salvia, this same movement brings the stigma of the new...
by Dave | Apr 10, 2009 | Fauna, The Natural World, Wildflowers
Kansas country roadside – It isn’t all smoke and fire in the countryside.Sandhill plums blossoms are beginning to open and the bees are ready for it.
by Dave | Apr 4, 2009 | Fauna, Spring
No matter what the calendar says, I didn’t feel like it was really spring until I saw Milo basking in the sunshine, surrounded by greens and grape hyacinth. Photographed with a new Sigma 70mm f2.8 macro lens. I bought it for close-up photography, but it’s...
by Dave | Mar 22, 2009 | Fauna, Industry
Lyon County, KansasThese are young LaMancha goats. It’s a small breed with tiny ears, and they seem to have an appetite for shoe laces. Whenever I got low to the ground for photos, one or more would be nibbling away at my shoelaces or shirt sleeves....
by Dave | Mar 22, 2009 | Fauna, Human, Industry
Dennis Wiley produces goat cheese from his small herd. Here a couple goats are standing on milking platforms.
by Dave | Feb 28, 2009 | Fauna, Flint Hills, Landscape, Winter
