there are parts of nature that shout, and we tend to pay attention to them. charging lions. roaring rivers. monumental redwoods. summer storms. but there are also the delicate corners of nature that look as if they might not be quite robust enough to stand up to the conditions they are placed in. they are sometimes among the most beautiful, when we tune out the rest of the shouting, and listen to them whisper.

delicate bits and baubles

autignac, france