auger shells

collected in one afternoon on the mediterranean beach near sete, france

  • Kathleen says:

    This is so beautiful (each one is like a little sculpture). Your photo triggered a childhood memory. My grandmother used to vacation in South Carolina each year and would come back with tiny shells that she would glue in rows. Rows and rows of little butterflies.

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    • still says:

      I totally get your grandmother: gather, sort, arrange. I think we all share that desire. It is just so deeply satisfying. That is why am loving this project. I get to do it every day. It is very centering.
      Thanks for sharing Kathleen.
      Mary Jo

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  • Marcie says:

    This is incredible! What a wonderful collection. Love the way you’ve set it up for display.

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  • Janelle Erickson says:

    This speaks to the accountant in me….

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cockleburrs

found on pike island at the confluence of the minnesota and mississippi rivers

saint paul, minnesota

  • margie says:

    i really enjoy the natural sculptural aspect of burrs in general

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  • Kathleen says:

    Usually I find those on my sleeve or my dog’s fur so I don’t stop to note how pretty they are–kind of like a spiky pine cone.

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    • still says:

      Kathleen,
      I am pleased that I inspired your fresh eyes.
      Mary Jo

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winter wild raspberry canes

saint paul, minnesota

  • Marcie says:

    I’m coming to you from the Creative Courage e-class..and all I can say is WOW! So very inspiring and impressive. Will look forward to seeing where you go with this project. WOW!

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    • still says:

      Hi Marcie, so nice to have you here. You are my first classmate to leave a comment. Thanks!

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  • I take pleasure in, lead to I found just what I was looking for. You have ended my four day long hunt! God Bless you man. Have a great day. Bye

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alder catkins (male)

superior national forest, cook county, minnestoa

  • arounna says:

    congrats mary jo
    such beautiful work
    xx

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  • Kathleen says:

    There is a lovely museum feel to your blog. I came because of Arounna’s mention on Facebook. Glad I did.

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    • still says:

      Thank you so much Kathleen. That was exactly the feels I was going for.
      And I am glad I didn’t scare you too much with the walnut shells :-)
      Mary Jo

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mallard wing feathers

feathers from one mallard found scattered on the bank of vadnais lake

saint paul, minnesota

  • margie says:

    i am a gatherer of all things natural also and i love the way you have photographed these feathers

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