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Silvanus' Journal


A Reminder of Spring Uploaded: 01/21/11 3:30 AM GMT

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Taken in May, when the bright green leaves of spring haven't yet lost their brilliance to the lush, deep green of summer.


Nine Mile Creek Revisited Uploaded: 01/21/11 3:26 AM GMT

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Gazing upstream along Nine Mile Creek.


Winter Grass Uploaded: 01/18/11 2:08 AM GMT

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Decorative grasses dressed in winter white.


Aspen Uploaded: 01/18/11 2:06 AM GMT

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A stand of aspen trees in a local nature reserve. I thought I'd try my hand at B&W.


Enter the Darkling Woods Uploaded: 01/16/11 12:40 AM GMT

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The last light of the sun illuminates the way ahead, but night approaches swiftly on this chill November evening.


Swimming Among the Stars Uploaded: 01/16/11 12:29 AM GMT

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A family of Canada geese enjoying some time on the water. Shot on a fine, sunny day in mid-May when the ripples on the water make the sunlight sparkle. There is likely 30 inches of snow on this pond now and about 20 inches of ice beneath that.


Crimson Fields Uploaded: 01/13/11 3:28 AM GMT

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Another warm one from October. The red sumac spread across the field is almost as good as a log on the fireplace.


Golden Dawn Uploaded: 01/13/11 3:23 AM GMT

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I was feeling the need for a little warmth this cold evening, so I pulled a misty September sunrise out of the bin.


Winter Oaks Uploaded: 01/12/11 4:09 AM GMT

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A brilliant, early morning sun lights up the landscape.


Fading Light Uploaded: 01/12/11 4:04 AM GMT

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The day's last light illuminates the burr oaks and winter grasses on the high ground around Louisville Swamp in the Minnesota River Valley.


Tiny Explorer Uploaded: 01/11/11 1:20 AM GMT

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Another closer look. This time at a dahlia, which makes an attractive place for a bumblebee to explore.


Poised Upon a Golden Mushroom Uploaded: 01/11/11 1:15 AM GMT

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Taking a little closer look at the natural world.


Winter Solstice Uploaded: 01/09/11 4:13 AM GMT

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A time when winter is still fresh. Colder weather lies ahead. The creek will freeze over, but the days will grow longer.


Frozen Solitude Uploaded: 01/09/11 4:05 AM GMT

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A cold, gray day when winter seems to be the only season in a land of snow and ice.


Winter Road Uploaded: 01/01/11 12:58 AM GMT

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Early morning, with only the birds for company.


Winter Melody Uploaded: 01/01/11 12:55 AM GMT

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A late December landscape to mark the end of 2010. Three feet of snow this month provided an opportunity to capture a few classic winter photos. Best wishes to everyone for a happy and healthy 2011! - Steve


A Forest of Stones Uploaded: 12/30/10 2:03 AM GMT

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One of the many stone outcrops along the hillsides overlooking Louisville Swamp in the Minnesota River Valley.


Pine View Uploaded: 12/30/10 2:00 AM GMT

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One of the few nice days we've had this winter.


Winter Garden Uploaded: 12/25/10 4:59 PM GMT

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A Japanese garden in winter.


Japanese Maple Uploaded: 12/21/10 2:52 AM GMT

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Bright autumn red lit by the morning sun.