A mini mushroom growing on my wood fence.
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One of the roses in my garden. Nature is truly amazing.
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Another of my favorites: a jumping spider on one of my purple bearded irises. Looks like it’s waking around a galaxy.
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Took this close up of one of the Dahlias in the community garden.
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One of my favorite photos of a Harvestmen lounging on my Queen Ann’s Lace. Love those long legs.
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Spotted this fork-tailed bush katydid roaming around my roses.
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Just finished this embroidery I made for my sister, inspired by Bob’s Burgers, season 15 episode 8. I moved out of state 8 years ago and this episode made me really miss being able to hang out with her all the time.
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One of my favorite photos I've taken of my cutie pie, Douglas. Just laying out outside, enjoying life.
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Is there anything cuter than a Bumblebee butt?
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Gray Hairstreak on clover flower.
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Nearly finished with my first thread painting piece. The pattern is the Little Green Bee-Eater by Trish Burr.
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A beautiful female Mallard in the creek behind my home.
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A bit about me: My name is Helen and I'm here to share my amateur photography, art and embroidery. I hope you all enjoy.