White Violet
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I was pleased to find this White Violet a few days ago growing in the woods at a local Ottawa County, Michigan park. I’ve read that many flowers have guide lines that draw in pollinating insects much as runway lights guide planes in for landings. The lines on this flower will make it much easier for insects to find the right spot to land 
American Goldfinch
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I spotted this American Goldfinch perched on a flowering tree branch in Zeeland, Michigan yesterday. Now that warm Spring weather has arrived in West Michigan, I’ve been seeing a large variety of birds and flowers arriving. I’ll do my best to share these scenes here
Dandelion Masquerade
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
This little Yellow Warbler decided to become one with the dandelions today in Ottawa County, Michigan. I found the little bird masquerading as one of the yellow flowers as the sun came out this morning bringing yet another beautiful and warm Spring day to the area.
Spring Lineup
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I found these marsh marigolds lined up and freshly blossoming over an Ottawa County, Michigan wetland area today. With sunshine and warm temperatures arriving for several days this week, flowers have begun to emerge in West Michigan with more on the way.
Spring Beauty
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I found these tiny, appropriately named flowers called “Spring Beauty” today growing in Ottawa County, Michigan. Each flower is only about 1/2 inch wide opening fully on sunny days. They can be found growing in the woods where they emerge from underground tubers similar to small potatoes. Click on the image for an enlarged and more detailed view.
Inner Beauty
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
This tulip displayed its inner beauty as I moved inside the bud and used the light from behind the flower to illuminate the interior. A macro lens and tripod was used to reveal more details.
Patterns in Nature
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
This pine cone that I found today displayed its interesting pattern, texture, and coloring as I walked through a local West Michigan forest today. I decided to photograph it with my Canon 50 mm F-2.5 macro lens to get a closer view of the intricate patterns.
Autumn Growth
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I found this mushroom growing among Autumn leaves on a West Michigan forest floor. I liked how the earth tones complemented each other with the composition.
Fungi on Log
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I found this fungi growth on the top of a log in Southwest Michigan. I’m not an expert on fungi, but found this to be an interesting subject to photograph. You can click on the image to see a more detailed view.
Newly Emerged
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I photographed this newly emerged butterfly as it had broken out of its chrysalis and began to dry its wings. I used a Canon 50 mm F-2.5 Macro lens.
