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Iris ~ Elizabeth Smith

roniwizzli February 21, 2020

Iris , originally uploaded by Elizabeth Smith . Sunday – rainy and stormy – a perfect day to get out my reference photos of this native iris. I took …

Elizabeth Smith

Maple seeds - Elizabeth Smith

roniwizzli February 20, 2020

Maple seeds , originally uploaded by Elizabeth Smith . Here in Florida, spring seems to come early. Samaras are growing on the red maples – those won…

Elizabeth Smith

Great egret ~ Elizabeth Smith

roniwizzli February 16, 2020

It surprises me how a short time out in nature with my sketchbook can eliminate a week’s worth of stress! Last Sunday afternoon was warm with a cool-…

Elizabeth Smith

The wonder of trees

roniwizzli February 16, 2020

“The wonder is that we can see these trees and not wonder more.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Tree shapes , originally uploaded by Elizabeth Smith . One of…

Elizabeth Smith

Meet the Correspondents--Elizabeth S. Smith

roniwizzli February 16, 2020

I spent my early years in the woods and waters of Iowa developing a love for plants and wildlife that I hope is reflected in my work. I believe that…

Elizabeth Smith

Sand dollar ~ Elizabeth Smith

roniwizzli February 15, 2020

Sand dollar , originally uploaded by Elizabeth Smith . Memories: wading through the warm surf to a sand bar off the beach, the heat stinging one’s s…

Elizabeth Smith

Mahogany seedpod, open

roniwizzli February 15, 2020

The mahogany seedpod opening! This is the seedpod I sketched last week: http://naturesketchers.blogspot.com/2009/04/beauty-is-in-eye-of-beholder.html…

Elizabeth Smith

Maple seeds - Elizabeth Smith

roniwizzli February 15, 2020

Maple seeds , originally uploaded by Elizabeth Smith . Here in Florida, spring seems to come early. Samaras are growing on the red maples – those won…

Elizabeth Smith

Sycamore leaf ~ Elizabeth Smith

roniwizzli February 15, 2020

Sycamore leaf , originally uploaded by Elizabeth Smith . This leaf is from my recent trip to Copeland, Florida to draw and paint the Bula Baptist Mis…

Elizabeth Smith

Sphinx moth - Elizabeth Smith

roniwizzli February 14, 2020

It was quite cold here right before Christmas (about 45 degrees Farenheit) at night. At first I thought this Sphinx moth was just lethargic from the …

Elizabeth Smith

Iris ~ Elizabeth Smith

roniwizzli February 12, 2020

Iris , originally uploaded by Elizabeth Smith . Sunday – rainy and stormy – a perfect day to get out my reference photos of this native iris. I took …

Elizabeth Smith

Wild grape - Elizabeth Smith

roniwizzli February 10, 2020

Wild grape , originally uploaded by Elizabeth Smith . A signal of summer's end, ripening fruit. It's hard to find signs of the changing seaso…

Elizabeth Smith

Fog ~ Elizabeth Smith

roniwizzli February 09, 2020

Fog! , originally uploaded by Elizabeth Smith . The weather in southwest Florida in the wintertime tends to be drier than our humid summers (also kno…

Elizabeth Smith

Tree snag ~ Elizabeth Smith

roniwizzli February 08, 2020

I confess to a fascination with dead wood, perhaps related to childhood memories of exploring woodpiles and decomposing logs. The echo of life is sti…

Elizabeth Smith

The wonder of trees

roniwizzli February 07, 2020

“The wonder is that we can see these trees and not wonder more.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Tree shapes , originally uploaded by Elizabeth Smith . One of…

Elizabeth Smith

Mahogany seedpod, open

roniwizzli February 07, 2020

The mahogany seedpod opening! This is the seedpod I sketched last week: http://naturesketchers.blogspot.com/2009/04/beauty-is-in-eye-of-beholder.html…