To Look Upon a Flower
To look upon a flower, I mean really look at a flower. Every single species of a flowering plant is different. They have different colors, shapes, sizes, scents, and actually […]
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Alice Mary Herden
Freelance Photographer | Creative Design
A Local Trip to Weekiwachee Preserve
It has been a long time since I took a photo-hike at Weekiwachee Preserve. I do have several friends that post photos of their beautiful nature encounters and in a […]
The Florida Black Bear
The Florida Black Bear The chance to photograph a Florida Black Bear in its natural habitat (at a safe distance between you and the bear) is such an unbelievable experience […]
Wild Seabirds- The American White Pelican
Wild Seabirds- The American White Pelican Florida is not only an extraordinary state surrounded by beautiful coastal waters; it’s a state where many birds travel to get away from those […]
Two Cool Stink Bugs
Two Cool Stink Bugs: Just because they arm themselves with a stink bomb doesn’t mean they aren’t cool! Let me introduce you to two very cool looking stink bugs- the Conquistator mucronatus and […]
A Unique Feature of the Green Lynx Spider
There are many things I love about nature photography. I love exploring, discovering, and learning during my photo adventures. I am inspired by everything I see, from the tiniest insect […]
An Orchid with a Witchy Name
I couldn’t end October without posting something referring to Halloween, and I think this Hairy Shadow Witch (Ponthieva racemosa) fits perfectly. There are 25 species of these orchids, and only […]
First Species Documented in Hernando County!
On October 20, 2018, at Chassahowitzka WMA, I photographed an insect that I have never seen before and again on March 20, 2020. Most likely, not the same insect but […]
Aquatic Carnivorous plants- Meet the Bladderworts ZigZag and Swollen.
Aquatic Carnivorous plants- Meet the Bladderworts ZigZag and Swollen. We know from the previous article about bog dwelling carnivorous plants, but let’s circle back and ponder this question. Why do […]
Carnivorous Plants- Beautiful but Deadly
Carnivorous Plants- Beautiful but Deadly Venus Flytraps always comes to mind when you first think of carnivorous plants. Once an unsuspected insect triggers those sensitive hairs, its folding lobes with […]
Creepy Critters: Stinkers and Slimmers
Creepy Critters: Stinkers and Slimmers There’s nothing like taking a mild walk on the trails and get head bomb by a stink bug and then you realized why they are […]
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