This tree represents an overseer, who stands strong and gives us confidence to carry on. The “sparkles” come from a wild Dandelion, delicate and vulnerable, but strong enough to catch the eye with it’s beauty.
This image is a reminder that Nature, in all of its forms, shapes, colors and patterns is truly a remarkable phenomenon, providing us everything we need to flourish.
Composite image created by merging two monochrome digital photographs, using Photoshop’s native auto-blend tool.

1st Image: Wild Dandelion, late Summer, Ciha Fen Nature Preserve, Eastern Iowa
2nd Image: Cold winter morning near Abbe Creek, Eastern Iowa