IUCN Conservation Status: Varies Curly maple is sought out by woodworkers Curly maple is commonly known to woodworkers for the unique grain that is created by the grain of the wood. Seeing curly maple in the wild is not common, and can be quite astounding as you try to uncover why the tree grew in […]
HEMLOCK VARNISH SHELF – IUCN Conservation Status: INSUFFICIENT DATA This is a large hemlock varnish shelf! This photo is of a hemlock varnish shelf mushroom. The scientific name of this mushroom is Ganoderma tsugae. The scientific name comes from the Greek word ganos, which means “brightness”, and derma, which means “skin”. The scientific name further […]
IUCN Conservation Status: INSUFFICIENT DATA I was startled by this large grasshopper Green-Legged Grasshopper – Behind the Photo Whenever I’m out for a hike, I try to keep my camera with me and in easy access. That is the start of the story of how I took this photo of a green-legged grasshopper. Jill and […]
Cades Cove is an expanse of cascading mountains, lush fields, and dense forests. I was awestruck upon seeing this view of McCampbell Knob from Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Jill and I had just completed our hike to Abrams Falls via the comically named Wet Bottom Trail. As we stepped out […]
I hope you do a double-take when looking at this green elfcup It’s really hard to tell what you’re looking at when you first see this photo. First of all, the shapes are very abnormal. The colors are atypical for the things we are used to seeing. Lastly, the dimensions are quite challenging to pickup. […]
This hike was a constant uphill grade It took a twelve mile out-and-back hike to get this view, but it was well worth it. Jill and I made our way up Mount Cammerer via the Low Gap and Appalachian Trails. This hike was a constant uphill grade from miles 1 to 6. Although unrelenting, it […]