Published May 3, 2016 Abundant Azaleas I am named for my father’s sister, Ruth Happel Smiley, who for most of her life worked on the gardens at Mohonk […]
Published November 14, 2016 Flower Sculpture When other flowers have faded, chrysanthemums in my garden bloom profusely in the fiery shades of autumn leaves, as they have been […]
Published May 18, 2015 Coming out of his shell This box turtle (the red eyes are characteristic of males) is exploring the woods near my home. Recent research places turtles closer […]
Published July 29, 2015 Double cuteness These siblings provide a double dose of adorable. Although I generally try to photograph animals in the wild, I couldn’t resist a […]