A Fine Spring Day

Back in late January, we visited a Five Mile Creek in NE Oklahoma. Today, we were in the vicinity so we spent a bit of time there centering ourselves.

Ace examines some cool fungi growing on a downed tree.


I found this small crinoid fragment in a piece of chert that was stained red by iron.


A frog in its season.


Shadows rule.


I wish I'd had my 35mm camera with its 300mm lens handy. This is my digital on maximum zoom; at least the colors are still striking.


Anyone know what kind of insect this is?


Branches seem to embrace the sunset.