Elderberry

Elderberry, a photo by andiwolfe on Flickr.

Christmas colors of red and green, but from the middle of summer. This was seen along Soos Creek near Seattle, Washington.

Horsetail abstract

Horsetail abstract, a photo by andiwolfe on Flickr.

Another bokeh and dew drops abstract featuring Equisetum. This photo was taken July 1, 2011 along a trail near Seattle, Washington.

Skylight

Skylight, a photo by andiwolfe on Flickr.

The Seattle Underground is an interesting place to visit in Pioneer Square. The tour takes you through a series of old walkways that were buried as the city was raised above the groundwater zone. This is one of the sidewalk skylights that illuminate the old corridors of the underground.

Au Contraire - Be a Square!

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Totem

Totem , a photo by andiwolfe on Flickr.

Pioneer Square, Seattle, Washington, has a modern-day example of totemic art in the Pacific Northwest tradition.

Street photography: Bride at Pioneer Square

Bride at Pioneer Square, a photo by andiwolfe on Flickr.

When a bridal party storms onto the scene for a photo shoot, it makes for some irresistible street photography.

Okra

Okra, a photo by andiwolfe on Flickr.

I'm not particularly fond of this fruit, usually treated as a vegetable. Okra is from a plant in the Hibiscus family. When cooked, there is a slimy consistency, which is used to good effect in various southern dishes involving the word, "gumbo." Fried okra is a bit more acceptable to my palate, but I try to avoid this type of southern food as well. I guess my "Damned Yankee" status is still intact....

Raspberries

Raspberries, a photo by andiwolfe on Flickr.

Another in my food series from Pike's Place in Seattle, Washington.

Cherries

Cherries, a photo by andiwolfe on Flickr.

Ahhhh, summertime. Bing cherries, fresh from the orchard; nonething could be better. These were photographed at Pike's Place in Seattle Washington last July.

Produce stall at Pike's Place

Produce stall at Pike's Place, a photo by andiwolfe on Flickr.

Street photography in a crowded place is very challenging. For this photo I squeezed in between the wall and the edge of the nearest produce display. Pike's Place in Seattle, Washington is a great place to visit - especially if you like being jostled by a crowd of strangers. For a photographer, it's a fun place for street photography.

Mount Rainier at sunrise

Mount Rainier at sunrise, a photo by andiwolfe on Flickr.

I had to wait for the sun to reach the tree line to get the summit completely in the glow of sunrise. Photo taken July 2, 2011 from Covington, Washington.

Berries!

Berries!, a photo by andiwolfe on Flickr.

Another photo from Pike's Place. The produce displays there are totally awesome. The food is fresh, colorful, and mouthwatering.

Daisy

Daisy, a photo by andiwolfe on Flickr.

Early morning dew on a daisy that has not yet been lit by the sun. Soos Creek Trail near Seattle, Washington.

Mushrooms

Mushrooms, a photo by andiwolfe on Flickr.

Another produce photo from Pike's Place, Seattle.

Oranges

Oranges, a photo by andiwolfe on Flickr.

From Pike's Place in Seattle, Washington. The produce there is fresh and beautiful.

Pike's Place

Pike's Place, a photo by andiwolfe on Flickr.

Pike's Place in Seattle is a happening place. It draws thousands of tourists each day, but the locals come to shop for the flowers, fresh produce, fresh fish, etc. I really enjoyed the vibrant colors and atmosphere of the flower stalls and produce shops.

A drop of clarity

A drop of clarity, a photo by andiwolfe on Flickr.

A horsetail, dripping with dew. Sometimes it takes just a new perspective to see things clearly.

Pike's Place

Pike's Place, a photo by andiwolfe on Flickr.

I need some cheering up today, so here's a reminder that there is beauty in the world.

Progress report on my #SciFund effort

Last week I blogged about the #SciFund project I'm participating in over at RocketHub as an experiment in crowdfunding science. My goal for the Catsnails project is $5,000 - a very modest amount compared to the usual grant proposal budget. Thus far the project is at 12% of the funding goal (thank you to all the fuelers!). There are only 38 days left to reach the goal, and the response rate has dropped off dramatically since last Friday.

Would you like to help? There are some pretty cool rewards for donating - every little bit will help - so please consider donating to the project. I'll be very grateful on behalf on the undergraduate students who conduct research in my lab. All of the funds raised will be going toward a project that is underway right now with three very bright undergrads doing the benchwork. If you could help spread the word by sharing the link, that would be a big help as well.

Here's the link to the #SciFund site that describes my project: Cats Nails - a parasitic plant of South Africa.

My scientific "bake sale"

Dear Readers,

I'm participating in the SciFund challenge, which is an effort to raise money for research via unconventional methods. Usually scientists have to wait for grant proposal opportunities, which are becoming more and more challenging every year because Federal and state budgets are being cut back all the time. So, this is a first attempt at work outside the box.

My goal is to raise $5,000 by December 15, 2011 - a modest amount that will go towards field research and laboratory supplies. Please contribute (every little bit helps), and please spread the word. This is a crowdfunding effort, which needs to take advantage of social media and personal contacts. Every contribution level has a reward (check out the $1000 level if you are a collector of wood art). Thanks for your help!

Here's the link to my RocketHub site: Cats Nails - a parasitic plant of South Africa