by northoftheridge | Aug 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
If you visit the Great Sphinx of Ghiza, you will be told by the ubiquitous tour guides that the sphinx’s nose was shot off by Napoleon’s artillery. 1 That would be one way to shoot a sphinx, but setting aside my tactical genius, this note has nothing to do with...
by northoftheridge | Jul 27, 2011 | Uncategorized
This is a common moth that is better known as a caterpillar. It is variably referred to as the Orange-striped Spiny Oakworm Moth and the Orange-tipped Oakworm Moth. In this instance, the scientific name is actually useful—Anisota senatoria. I don’t know what Anisota...
by northoftheridge | Jul 17, 2011 | Uncategorized
This is the time of year that Trumpet Creeper (Campsis radicans) blooms. For those purists (like me) who prefer to photograph wild subjects in wild, or at least native, settings, fear not, the Trumpet Creeper is a native plant, albeit one often domesticated. But you...
by northoftheridge | Jul 13, 2011 | Uncategorized
The Amish community holds an annual auction to pay for their schools. It is a great affair: homemade ice cream, barbecued chicken, quilts, draft horse rides—just a lot of fun. This year, I showed up after the parking lot was almost full, so I ended up parked way back...
