Author Archives: Roger

Redwing at Sunset

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Roger

On the same evening I took the prairie photos in the last post, I shot these of a Red-winged Blackbird.

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Playing Around

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Roger

On my way to the local forest preserve, I garbage-picked a piece of broken mirror — just for fun. I had no idea what I was going to do with it. Here's what I came up with. Yes, that's a … Continue reading →

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emer.gen.cy

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Roger

emer.gen.cy  n — an unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for IMMEDIATE ACTION. – 11:03 am — I receive a phone call at work from the nurse at my daughter’s school. My daughter is in her … Continue reading →

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Reptile-Amphibian #18 (Chicago) Garter Snake

Posted on May 26, 2008 by Roger

thamnophis sirtalis semifasciata Monday, May 26, 2008 — 10:35 am McHenry County, Illinois — Hickory Grove Conservation Area OK, this is just embarrassing. I’ve seen hundreds of Garter Snakes. When I went to add a photo to the post today, … Continue reading →

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The Eye of the Turtle

Posted on May 26, 2008 by Roger
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