Harvest Bell About to Bloom

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I believe this is a Harvest Bell (Gentiana saponaria). I picked up some facts from the PlantSnap Plant Identification app by PlantSnap, Inc.. I have used this app a few times, and it does a good job of identifying plants. I love the colors of this late blooming flower.

“Berula is a cosmopolitan genus of flowering plant in the carrot family, whose species are known as water parsnip, as are some other plants in Apiaceae such as Sium latifolium and Sium suave. It is easily confused with the highly toxic water hemlock. Water parsnip is a widespread aquatic plant found across Eurasia, Africa, North America, and elsewhere. It is a perennial plant forming stolons at the base where it roots in mud, often underwater. It extends hollow stems and umbels of white flowers. The leaves are fernlike and have several narrow to rounded leaflets.”

~ Rick

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The Scenic Stillwater River

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I think the Stillwater River is one of the most scenic rivers in this part of Ohio. Spots like this one, at the Stillwater Prairie Reserve are so beautiful. The water was clear, and peaceful.

A couple of other notes:

1) We went on a butterfly hike this week. I did record some video and I hope to post a video very soon.

2) I am speaking this week. The topic will be about using your  gear to improve your health. It will be this week at the TMG meeting in Kettering, Ohio. Message me if you are interested in details.

3) Teresa and I have two iPhone for sale. One is an iPhone 8 Plus, 256g of memory .. in great condition. Asking $400. The second is an iPhone X, 256g of memory and in great condition. Asking $500. We need to know by Thursday evening if you are interested.

~ Rick

Rick’s latest technology muse: Healing Lactose Intolerance

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Good Grip

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I love this photo. Look at the details on how this dragonfly is holding onto the blade of grass. So very cool.

I cropped the photo and posted the result so you can see the details on his legs .. just so amazing.

This web page has some really cool facts about the dragonfly.

~ Rick

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A Pond

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I enjoy taking photos of small ponds. This one was taken at the smaller pond at Stillwater Prairie Reserve. It was a partly cloudy day (as you can see), and fall is in the air already. We did not see much wildlife, but captured photos of a few insects:).

Have a great week!

~ Rick

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Spotted Jewelweed

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Also known as Impatiens Capensis is native to this area. You may also find yellow jewelweed around this part of the country.

The bright colors and the pattern caught my eye. I wish the photo was a little shaper. I need to go back and take some more photos of this beauty.

~ Rick

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Prints are available for many of the photos on this site on canvas, metal or glass. They are stunning and you can purchase them for a wall at home. Click the link or the ‘prints and such’ tab.

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