Before Sunset

A monarch butterfly feeding amidst a patch of black-eyed Susan flowers. (Ann Arbor, Michigan)

Helios

Macro close-up of a local dandelion flower, reminiscent of a miniature sun. (Olympia, Washington)

Easter Lily Cactus

An unusually hot Pacific Northwest summer allowed this Easter lily cactus to deploy a few short-lived flowers. (Lacey, Washington)

The Other Maple

The morning sun peeking through fall foliage at the Portland Japanese Garden. (Portland, Oregon)

Pink Spring Cactus Bloom

An ephemeral yet vibrant bloom of the many-armed Spring Cactus just after opening. (Lacey, Washington)

Weathered Postman

A postman butterfly with weathered wings taking a rest on a leaf. (Seattle, Washington)

Floral Fibonacci

A pollen-dusted magenta chrysanthemum displaying a Fibonacci-like spiral with its petals. (Lacey, WA)

St. Valentine's Garden

A heart-shaped arrangement of tulips from the Roozengaarde Display Garden during the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. (Mount Vernon, Washington)

Pickwick Crocus

A pickwick crocus opening up and showing its color harmony after an unusually cold Pacific Northwest winter. (Lacey, Washington)

A Whole New World

Rows of beautiful and striking Aladdin tulips in bloom at the Roozengaarde Display Garden during the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. (Mount Vernon, Washington)

Firefly

Monsella tulips covered in droplets after a brisk spring shower at the Roozengaarde Display Garden during the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. The red streaks in the double tulips remind me of a painter's brush strokes. (Mount Vernon, Washington)

Tranquil Pathways

Vibrant spring greens line the tranquil path through the Natural Garden section of the Portland Japanese Garden. (Portland, Oregon)

Rosa Peace

A droplet covered Peace rose glowing in the early morning light at the Point Defiance Rose Garden. (Tacoma, Washington)

Orange Dream

A miniature sea of California poppy flowers reaching for the sun. (Lacey, Washington)

Autumn Moon Bridge

Brilliant autumn color and lush greens framing the iconic Moon Bridge at the Portland Japanese Garden. (Portland, Oregon)

Crocus Flavus

One of my favorite signs that spring is on its way, yellow crocuses! (Olympia, Washington)