11 Jun 2013 | 27 Comments | Insects etc. »

Waiting for cupid, she releases old photons
into the night, commanding lovers
to change direction.


A firefly waits for cupid

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Firefly | Lampyridae | Photinus pyralis

3 Jun 2013 | 21 Comments | Birds »

Strangers meet for the first time, colliding
in a spectacular B-movie climax.


Songbirds meet for the first time

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Sparrow | Passer domesticus

28 May 2013 | 8 Comments | Insects etc. »

Flying too close to the sun,
closing her eyes,
a thousand stars burn.


A bee flying too close to the sun

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Honey bee | Apis mellifera

21 May 2013 | 8 Comments | Insects etc. »

The newest mantis in a rush to meet the new world,
unsure if she is predator or prey.

The mantids started emerging yesterday. A busy spring,
500 egrets and thousands of mantis babies.


Predator or Prey

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Chinese mantis | Tenodera aridifolia sinensis

19 May 2013 | 6 Comments | Books | Art | Misc »

The Night Market came to Detroit Saturday night:
Music, art & trucks in a secret location disclosed only hours before.
Sideshows and art environments, mobile and temporary,
a carnival for adults, evaporating before dawn.

Jessica and the bonfire:
Jessica

Space music laser-light performance:
Space music laser-light performance

George:
George""

Fire

Kathe Koja on stage:
Kathe Koja on stage