Bruce BlackPink cloudsThese hardy hydrangeas are still blooming, floating like pink clouds in neighboring yards, clinging like puffs of smoke to fences, glowing…22h ago22h ago
Bruce BlackBright berriesThese bright berries on a viburnum bush offer a warm welcome to autumn on an overcast morning, and are quite appealing to birds —…1d ago1d ago
Bruce BlackGoodbye, summerGoodbye, summer! These coneflowers, so vibrant and alive these last few weeks, are beginning to fade, their petals starting to wilt, and…5d ago5d ago
Bruce BlackAsters on displayAsters with their gold and purple colors on display as summer wanes and the golden light of the season begins to fade.6d ago6d ago
Bruce BlackA crown of goldA crown of gold surrounded by five pink petals, like a dancer caught in mid-air while leaping into the light.Sep 18Sep 18
Bruce BlackMorning peaceThere are some mornings when the light is so soft, and the lake so calm, you wish the peace that you feel while walking along the shore can…Sep 17Sep 17
Bruce BlackThe slow turning of the seasonIt’s beginning, the slow turning of the seasons, the transition from summer’s rich greens to autumn’s vibrant reds and golds. Autumn is…Sep 16Sep 16
Bruce BlackBursts of lightSummer sunflowers bursting with light on a bright September morning.Sep 5Sep 5
Bruce BlackSummer’s jewelsSummer’s jewels — asters and goldenrods — forming a colorful tapestry of gold and blue spreading over the prairie before summer’s end and…Sep 4Sep 4
Bruce BlackThe sacred lotusThe beauty of the Sacred Lotus on display this past weekend at the Chicago Botanic Garden.Sep 3Sep 3