A very cold foggy morning in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.

Sandhill Cranes congregate in large numbers in Spring on the Platte River in Nebraska. Sunrise initiates a large takeoff as the birds move from their roosting area to their feeding grounds.

A baby Canada Goose sits at the edge of a pond on Hatteras Island in Cape Hatteras National Seashore, North Carolina.

Dawn begins a new day at Crater Lake National Park, Oregon.

A pair of male Elk sparring in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.

A female Bighorn Sheep leads her young up a hillside next to the Athabasca River in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada

A Grizzly Bear walks amongst the sagebrush in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

A passing summer storm begins to clear at sunset resulting in amazing colors on the eastern side of Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona.

Dusk begins to fall over the clouds near Sandpoint, Idaho

The mist rises from Jackson Lake. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.

Aerial view of Denali (Mt. McKinley). Denali National Park, Alaska

The fog begins to clear revealing an island off the coast at Olympic National Park, Washington.

Moulton Barn in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

There's nothing liking laying in the mud before sunrise to photograph a beautiful bird. Virginia Rail near Flagstaff, Arizona.

A ray of light shines down into the depths of Antelope Canyon, Arizona.

Bison roam across the valley floor beneath the Teton range. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.

A curious harbor seal checking out what is going on off the coast of Oregon.

Sandhill Crane flying at dusk. Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico.

A lone bull Moose stands silhouetted among frost covered willows in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

A small patch of aspens in autumn amongst snowy evergreens in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

This slot canyon requires some climbing to make it back to the intricate striped patterns. Grand-Staircase Escalante National Monument, Utah.

A tired Black-tailed Jackrabbit sprawls out while taking a break in the shade on a hot summer day in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah.

Dawn comes as the fog begins to lift in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Sun rays silhouette the canyon walls at sunset. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona.

Mt Evans towers in the distance while clouds and blue sky reflect in Echo Lake.

A closeup shot of Hahn's Peak from a field at the base as the light of a beautiful fall day fades.

A HDR shot of a mountain reflecting in Beaver Lake, near Marble, CO. The colors were changing this weekend and provided a spectacular view and amazing colors.

A HDR shot of the valley next to Highway 133, between Carbondale and Redstone, CO. I really like the one green tree (bottom right) amongst the yellow ones. Still clinging on to summer.

A HDR shot of the valley just before the turnoff to Marble, CO. The colors were changing this weekend and the sun was just starting to fade casting a soft glow on the entire scene.

A HDR shot of Lake Dillon from the East side at sunset.

An HDR shot of a High Country reservoir and mountain peaks with spectacular clouds near Leadville, CO.

One of the cliff walls that line Red Rocks ampitheater.

A shot of the Unaweep Seep Natural Area, near Gateway, CO. Differential erosion by wind, water, and glaciers has caused the canyon here and the dramatic mixed rock type formations and outcroppings.

A shot of a towering sandstone bluff and sediment filled stream, just outside of the town of Gateway, CO.

A man made canyon carved into solid sandstone to allow for railroad access. Near Corona arch in Moab, UT.

The clouds in this shot were just unreal. It had just finished raining on us on our way back down from Corona arch.

This is a HDR Image of the sunset taken from our campsite just outside of Moab, UT. My tent was just to the left of this shot :) . It is so beautiful there. My attempt with the HDR here was not to go crazy, but to use the HDR to capture the multiple levels of light without either washing out the photo with the sun or making the foreground too dark. I think it worked extremely well.

Sandstone towers and billowing clouds just off of Highway 128 on the way to Moab, UT. And a few cows for good measure.

A HDR shot of the Independence Monument from the top of the Colorado National Monument. I love the way the whole image seems to have a light pastel tone to it.

This is a shot taken from the top of Mt Evans in Colorado. Mt Evans is a 14er, or is 14,000 ft above sea level. This specific spot is at an elevation of 14,200ft. From this height, you can easily see for miles and miles. Even all the way back to Denver, if you are looking in the right direction. This vantage point allows for some spectacular views of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains below it.

This is a shot taken from the top of Mt Evans in Colorado. Mt Evans is a 14er, or is 14,000 ft above sea level. This specific spot is at an elevation of 14,200ft. From this height, you can easily see for miles and miles. Even all the way back to Denver, if you are looking in the right direction. This vantage point allows for some spectacular views of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains below it.

This is a shot taken from the top of Mt Evans in Colorado. Mt Evans is a 14er, or is 14,000 ft above sea level. This specific spot is at an elevation of 14,200ft. From this height, you can easily see for miles and miles. Even all the way back to Denver, if you are looking in the right direction. This vantage point allows for some spectacular views of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains below it.

This is a shot taken from the top of Mt Evans in Colorado. Mt Evans is a 14er, or is 14,000 ft above sea level. This specific spot is at an elevation of 14,200ft. From this height, you can easily see for miles and miles. Even all the way back to Denver, if you are looking in the right direction. This vantage point allows for some spectacular views of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains below it.

This is a HDR image of the Rocky Mountains from the Eagle - Thompsonville road that runs between I-70 at Eagle as the name implies to Thompsonville, near Basalt, CO.

Colorado Midland Field

Colorado Midland Centennial Trail

This is a shot taken at the top of Haggerman Pass, atop the Continental Divide. Hagerman Pass is located between Basalt, and Leadville, CO, high up in the Rocky Mountains.

A HDR shot sandstone cliffs near Eagle, CO. I really love the three levels of very stark colors in this shot and the way they transition into one another.

A cloudy day in Moab, UT. South of town looking back towards the La Salle mountains.

Sunrays burst through the clouds and fog shortly after a high plains rainstorm near Georgetown, CO.

Delicate Arch, located in Arches National Park in Moab, UT.

Delicate Arch, located in Arches National Park in Moab, UT.

A wider view of Delicate Arch from a nearby hole in the cliff side (another arch itself).

It has been a little more rainy this year than years past in Moab and these purple wildflowers were growing all over the place. This shot was taken just off the side of Hwy 191 just south of Moab on our way back to our campsite.

A single Peony, bright pink and shot in high contrast, unfurls its beautiful petals.

Closeup of a head of ornamental kale, still lush, sensuous, and colorful in the late autumn.

A soft purple tulip poised in soft light.

A lush, buttery golden rose, close up. Delicate, graceful, and alluring. "Yellow" is for hope. Fifty percent of net sales of this image will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, to help make cancer history.

A cluster of goreous, lush roses in soft hues of peach and yellow, luminous in morning sunshine.

Gorgeous, lush Iris blossom in spring, with graceful, sculptural curves.

A gorgeous, pale and delicate rose, reminds us of the preciousness and transience of life.

A glowing, brilliant yellow-orange rose inhabited by a few insect friends. Keywords:

Broad Hosta leaves freshened with raindrops and ornamented with a cluster of amber Maple seeds.

Purple Irises and their brilliant green leaves, fresh and lush in the sunshine.

Not only are these leaves beautiful in shape, but the linear patterns are lively and attractive.

Beautiful and sensuous details at the center of the gracefully uncurling petals of a deep yellow rose.

Gorgeous, lush Iris blossoms in spring.

Gorgeous, lush Rhododendron blossoms in spring. Keywords:

Brilliant golden Irises on a late spring afternoon, are a welcome sight after a bleak winter.

Slender Columbines at their peak, remind me of fairy parachutes. Their delicate beauty astounds me.

Elegant and graceful orchids poised in space, offer for me, a sense of something exotic and even primordial. To me they are the most mysterious of flowers.

To me, orchids are the most exotic, graceful and beautiful of flowers.

A golden rose still lush and vibrant in the glow of a late November day.

To me, orchids are the most exotic and beautiful of flowers. They are elegant and graceful as they gently arc and define the space around them.

A magnificent, delicate yellow Rose, illuminated in golden afternoon light.

Backlit Delphiniums glow with a purple-blue iridescent quality. Image c Lynda Lehmann. Please visit www.lyndalehmann.com if you would like to see more of my work!

A beautiful, delicate pink blossom on a "Peony Tree."

Description... A closeup of an elegant, sensuous, and gloriously red tulip. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

An elegant white rose, opening to the sun.

These Hosta leaves are full and lush and freshly adorned with a spray of raindrops.

Closeup of a beautiful pink rose beginning to fade in autumn.

A gorgeous, glowing Sunflower in her glory, seems to peek out from behind her lush green leaves.

Pale Poinsettias herald the joys of the season. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

A gorgeous, glowing Sunflower in her glory, reaching for the sky.

Two velvety orchids in purple and white, lush in color, elegance, and mystery. Image c 2008 Lynda Lehmann.

Graceful irises, white with a touch of violet, float dreamily on the soft, sunlit air.

Delicate blossoms in the light of an autumn afternoon. Shot on Long Island. This image has a fragile quality that to me, evokes Oriental art.

Nature is always full of surprises. Looking closely at this patch of Daisies, it seemed strange enough to find a huge bee perched so close to a Ladybug. But it was a green Ladybug, of all things! Or maybe she is another kind of beetle that I'm unable to identify.

Color, form, elegance, symmetry--all in a pink flower. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Just like the complementary colors (magenta and green) in the quietly unfolding leaves of this Coleus, the human soul is capable of great harmony. In a meditative state of mind, peace and affirmation may become as present as the unassuming and quiet glory of this plant. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Delicate ground cover with violet flowers and lush green leaves.

A graceful and magnificent lily, so poised on the air, as if to grasp the twilight. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

A street lamp breaks through a spreading curtain of Magnolia blossoms, in Central Park. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

The yellow "fringe" of a spring Daffodil absolutely glows, in the golden afternoon sunlight. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

First crocuses on the sunny side of a commercial building, three days before spring. Violet and white and sun-drenched, complete with a drowsy fly! Image c Lynda Lehmann.

A bright and luminous display of beautiful yellow-orange tulips, truly representative of the glory of spring. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Graceful irises, white with a touch of violet, float dreamily on the soft, sunlit air. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Hostas sparkling with droplets left over from an early morning shower. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

The undulating petals of a peach-colored Iris, remind me of the repetition of form so evident in nature. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

To me, these lilies look too beautiful to be real! But they are real: delicate, graceful, of wonderful, lush color, and touched with raindrops after a summer shower. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

A wide-open white tulip has a cinnamon or amber-colored center, and seems to offer up the riches of its pollen. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

This image bring to mind the wonderful organization of nature, and the idea of fractals, more specifically: the idea of the forms of the parts refecting the form of the whole, and vice versa. It's amazing how each cell of a plant or animal "knows" how to differentiate itself, knows what it "wants to be," in a sense. And it's a visual treat, as well! Image and text c Lynda Lehmann.

A trio of pale magenta orchids basking in the fading light of a waning winter afternoon. Image c 2008 Lynda Lehmann.

A lively spring floral in sizzling colors, done by manipulation of an original photo in Photoshop. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

There is great mystery in this leafy veil, and I'm reminded of primordial forces behind the unfolding of each leaf, and in the sunlight itself. Image and text c Lynda Lehmann.

A lush and rich pink Peony, at its peak of color and gently unfolding beauty. To me, each petal is a marvel of graceful gesture. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

A pink Camellia basks in the subdued and filtered mid-winter light of a greenhouse. This one is blooming earlier than many of its still-dormant counterparts. Within the contours of its delicate petals is a delineation of order, peace, and unassuming beauty. The slight blemishes at one or two of its petal tips, do not mar its overall magnificence. Perhaps in seeing this we can remind ourselves that to find the beauty within us all, is not to imply that we must fulfill an ideal of perfection. Maybe we, like the flower, are beautiful and complete, each of us, in spite of our imperfections. Image and text c 2008 Lynda Lehmann.

A cluster of buttery yellow Daffodils, basking in the sun. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Bright yellow-orange tulips splash their tranlucent, sun-drenched color against a backdrop of vibrant green. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Delicate pansies with beautiful color changes, remind me of the Northern Lights. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

The highlighted golden fringe of a Daffodil stands out against the intense blue of the sky, on a late spring day. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Magnolia blossoms forming a queue of sparkling pink and white petals, basking in the warm afternoon sunshine. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Bright pansies, velvety and lush and sprinkled with pollen, in early morning sunlight. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

A soft, oblique, late-afternoon light penetrates nearby bushes to fall on this delicate, light purple ground cover. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

In this rose which I photographed yesterday, I saw some of the prettiest pinks, the most delicate petals, and the most graceful unfolding of a weightless and heavenly blossom, that I have ever seen. Image c Lynda Lehmann. Fifty percent of net sales of this image will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, to help make cancer history.

This is an orchid, but it reminds me of an iris in the way its petals unfold. Image c 2007 Lynda Lehmann.

A gorgeous white and purple Iris, poised in perfection. I have rarely seen an Iris look so graceful and beautiful--apparently at its peak. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

A stately and elegant Daffodil, perfectly poised in the sunlight of a still afternoon. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

A closeup of an orange Day Lily reveals a blue tint on the tips of the delicate stamens. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Beautifully backlit cluster of pink blossoms against the blue of the sky. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Brilliant tulips, freshened after a spring rain, float their vivid color on the fragrant air. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Green leaves frame this vibrant blossom beautifully, and hint at secret dimensions. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

A lush and graceful pink lily, poised in space and full of grace. Image c Lynda Lehmann. Looks best in simple black frame, wood or metal. Please visit www.lyndalehmann.com if you would like to see more of my work!

Close-up of a single red-orange bloom, dramatically lit. The fragility of the petals is obscured by the rose's seeming perfection. Image c Lynda Lehmann. Please visit www.lyndalehmann.com to see more of my work.

Magenta Rhododendron blossoms glowing in the sunlight, with orange tendrils to accent their summer song.

A lush and delicate white rose in afternoon sun, burnished with light and rain droplets. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

The bloom is off the rose, as they say, for the season. But we have our paintings and photos to keep them with us through the winter! I caught this rose on a recent walk, and felt it looked best close up, though I did not shoot it as a macro. I love the rhythm and gestural counterpoint of the petals. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Original photograph of a lily, enhanced in Photoshop. Image c Lynda Lehmann. Please visit www.lyndalehmann.com to view more of my work, including painting, digital art, and photography.

I see flowers as a kind of organic architecture. Proportions, lighting, directionality, the interrelation of elements--all are important aspects of a powerful visual presence, in the same way in which magnificent architecture or a gorgeous landscape inspires us. Please visit www.lyndalehmann.com if you would like to see more of my photography and my abstract expressionist paintings.

Serendipity was finding this majestic tulip in my garden, upon returning from a walk. I ran to get my camera and caught it just a few minutes before shade enveloped it, swallowing all the gorgeous highlights. Only a day later, this beautiful bloom was past its glory. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Roses in peach, orange, and yellow tints, clustered with their lush array of concentric petals. Image c Lynda Lehmann. To see more of my work, please visit www.lyndalehmann.com.

A tiny bee darts towards this elegant lily.

The "architecture" of this pale beauty just pulled me in. Hope you like it. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

A beautiful and delicate plant with tiny hairs projecting from its petals. Image c 2007 Lynda Lehmann.

Magenta flower with a golden glow at the center. The garden where I found this blossom on one of my walks, just glows with life! Original photo enhanced in Photoshop. Image c 2006 Lynda Lehmann. Please visit www.lyndalehmann.com to see more of my work!

Looking closely at the architecture and the "dance" of these delicate, pink Peony petals is to me, a visual delight. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Close up of day lily, with particles of pollen visible. Image c Lynda Lehmann. To view more of my work, please visit www.LyndaLehmann.com. Or visit Peripheral Vision, my blog, at www.innersights.blogspot.com

Velvety pansies in late afternoon light. Image c Lynda Lehmann. Please visit www.lyndalehmann.com if you want to see more of my work. If you see an image there that I haven't posted here, let me know, and I'll offer it here as soon as I'm able to.

With every moment of quiet gaze, nature's mystery deepens. Image and text c 2007 Lynda Lehmann. This gorgeous orchid was shot in the greenhouse of a Long Island arboretum.

Bright yellow iris highlighted against a black background. Image c Lynda Lehmann. You can view more of my work at www.lyndalehmann.com.

The fullness and fertility of early summer are evident in every blossom and in this lush rose, as well. Image c 2007 Lynda Lehmann. Please visit www.lyndalehmann.com if you would like to see more of my work!

A blossom still bursting with color and vitality, although autumn is approaching. It seems to hold all the warmth of the summer sun within its firey petals. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Concentric petals of pink roses pull the viewer closer. Lush and mesmerizing. Image c Lynda Lehmann. I will donate 100% of my earnings from the sale of this image to the Susan Komen Foundation, to help end the scourge of breast cancer that afflicts so many women.

Close up of brilliant red roses. Have we always associated the color "red" with passion? Image c 2006 Lynda Lehmann.

I think this interesting configuration of leaf and flower was part of a "Staghorn" fern at a local arboretum. Please correct me if I am wrong on the name! Image c Lynda Lehmann.

A rose of intense gold, as if it had absorbed all the sunlight in the world. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Irises are among the most beautiful of flowers, in my opinion. Here, I've just repeated the same petal over and over, to make a strong pattern. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

The fragile beauty of pink roses. Image c Lynda Lehmann. Please visit www.lyndalehmann.com to see more of my work!

Clematis supported by a chain-link fence, with a beautiful violet hue and gorgeous center. Image c Lynda Lehmann

I just happened to catch this bloom in a neighbor's garden, and I find the soft glow coming through the foliage in the background and through the petals, very beautiful. Please visit www.lyndalehmann.com if you would like to see more of my work.

A weave of Calla Lily leaves, undulating toward the sun. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Floral fantasy, done by manipulation of original photograph of irises, in PhotoShop. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

A pale, peach colored lily, looking dignified and replete in the afternoon sun. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

A pink rose basking in sunlight, unfolding its petals with a little flourish. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

This rose seems to glow as if it holds the sunlight within. Isn't it amazing how light literally and figuratively brings things to life, gives life? Image c Lynda Lehmann. Thank you for looking at my work. Please visit www.LyndaLehmann.com if you would like to see more of it! If you see an image there that I haven't posted yet on Imagekind, just ask me and I'll post it for sale here, so you can buy it framed if you like!

A bouquet of crimson tulips that will certainly make fond memories. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

A backlit purple Clematis is laden with flecks of pollen, befitting the fertile spring season. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Digital photomanipulation of a shot of Hydrangea. Image c Lynda Lehmann. Slightly color enhanced.

Luscious red roses gleaming in the sun. Image c Lynda Lehmann. I keep trying to stop myself from photographing flowers, but I can't help myself! They are just too gorgeous!

Beautiful ornamental kale.

October blossoms in a public square in a small Maine town.

A flower that is not yet spent, as so many of them already are at the end of the summer season. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

Of course, this is not a forest at all. It is, rather, a hardy ornamental kale struggling to embrace the sunshine and endure through cold winter days. When I saw this kale bursting with life, exploding its violet tones into the afternoon light, I had to look at it close up. That's when I saw magic in it: a bizarre yet beautiful forest of exotic foliage in alluring tones of green, auburn and violet. Take a close look at the enlarged image!

Colorful autumn leaves and golden pine needles make a tapestry against the dark surface of the water. Taken in the Sebago Lake region of Maine. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

A delicate pink cactus flower blooming during hot summer temperatures occurring in late October! The fading light gives this shot a nostalgic or melancholy feeling, in my opinion. Image c Lynda Lehmann.

A gorgeous canopy of Magnolia branches in Central Park. Image c Lynda Lehmann.