Every summer sandhill cranes come to feed and nest in grassy areas close to Homer. As the cranes rise and soar, the ice fields of the Kenai Range create a unique background. This pair nested near our home above Kachemak Bay where we have a view of the Dixon Glacier. For a brief period in summer, during the mating season, ponds come alive with the sounds of frogs. The designs on some reptiles inspires me to create artwork.
Few people are fond of snakes, but in their intricate patterns, they have great beauty.
Ravens are among the most intelligent of birds. Strong fliers, we often marvel at their aerial acrobatics. Ravens hold an important role in the beliefs of many cultures, and they have been an inspiration to my artwork as well. Ladybug beetles often overwinter as adults in large swarms under organic debris. In the dry mountains of Arizona we sat in a small meadow enjoying the freshness of an early morning walk, when the grasses came alive with ladybugs, thousands swarming so thickly as to obscure the camera lens.