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Random Shots from the Nature Preserve · **5 Likes**

On a recent visit to the nature preserve, I found a few things still worth viewing.

**nixxo2002** · 11-09-2022, 01:43 PM

great pictures , thanks for sharing with us

**eaglem** · 11-09-2022, 03:28 PM

Another great series of detailed and colourful shots so well done.

**MikeNArk** · 11-09-2022, 04:23 PM

Originally posted by nixxo2002

great pictures , thanks for sharing with us

Thank you. I am glad that you liked them.

---------- Post added 11-09-22 at 05:25 PM ----------

Originally posted by eaglem

Another great series of detailed and colourful shots so well done.

Thanks for the compliments. Variety is the spice of life.

**mroeder75** · 11-09-2022, 10:46 PM

I enjoyed these shots. I enjoy nature.

**MikeNArk** · 11-10-2022, 10:49 AM

Originally posted by mroeder75

I enjoyed these shots. I enjoy nature.

Thank you. I also enjoy nature and photographing nature scenes, sometimes a little too much.

OrchidJulie · 11-10-2022, 11:14 AM

Never too much! Always great to see these wonderful images! Thanks, Mike!

**MikeNArk** · 11-10-2022, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

Never too much! Always great to see these wonderful images! Thanks, Mike!

Thank you, Julie. Maybe not too much posted, but many more were taken.
Mike.

OrchidJulie · 11-10-2022, 03:11 PM

Originally posted by MikeNArk

Thank you, Julie. Maybe not too much posted, but many more were taken.
Mike.

Oh, I quite understand. Same thing here when we go to the botanical garden or Everglades National Park...lots and lots of images, only a handful I think are worthy to share.

**ToddK** · 11-10-2022, 05:06 PM - **1 Like**

Another terrific series Mike. I am glad to see that there is still water there. We are practically bone dry everywhere around here. That plant with the tiny magenta berries is very interesting.

OrchidJulie · 11-10-2022, 05:25 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ToddK

That plant with the tiny magenta berries is very interesting.

Hm, I think it's a Buddleia, "butterfly bush", very handsome shrubs

**ToddK** · 11-10-2022, 05:37 PM

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

Hm, I think it's a Buddleia, "butterfly bush", very handsome shrubs

Thanks for the identification Julie!

OrchidJulie · 11-10-2022, 05:42 PM

Glad to help, when I can! Too bad about your drought, we had enough rain from Nicole to float a boat, and we weren't even in the heavy-rain part of the storm! Wish we could send you some!

**MikeNArk** · 11-10-2022, 06:05 PM

Originally posted by ToddK

Another terrific series Mike. I am glad to see that there is still water there. We are practically bone dry everywhere around here. That plant with the tiny magenta berries is very interesting.

Thank you, Todd. I didn't expect much at the nature preserve but did find some things to photograph. We have had a little rain here. Not enough to put water in the Mississippi River, but some. According to my "Seek" phone app, that plant is the American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana). It grows wild in the woods here.

---------- Post added 11-10-22 at 07:13 PM ----------

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

Hm, I think it's a Buddleia, "butterfly bush", very handsome shrubs

Hi Julie. The "Seek" phone app identifies it as American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana). It's native in southern states and grows wild in wooded areas around here. I've had butterfly bushes (they died), and it is not that. Thanks for commenting.

**pichaser** · 11-10-2022, 06:28 PM

You have been very productive ! TFS

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11-10-2022, 06:05 PM	#14
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,239 Original Poster	Originally posted by ToddK Another terrific series Mike. I am glad to see that there is still water there. We are practically bone dry everywhere around here. That plant with the tiny magenta berries is very interesting. Thank you, Todd. I didn't expect much at the nature preserve but did find some things to photograph. We have had a little rain here. Not enough to put water in the Mississippi River, but some. According to my "Seek" phone app, that plant is the American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana). It grows wild in the woods here. ---------- Post added 11-10-22 at 07:13 PM ---------- Originally posted by OrchidJulie Hm, I think it's a Buddleia, "butterfly bush", very handsome shrubs Hi Julie. The "Seek" phone app identifies it as American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana). It's native in southern states and grows wild in wooded areas around here. I've had butterfly bushes (they died), and it is not that. Thanks for commenting. Last edited by MikeNArk; 11-10-2022 at 06:47 PM.

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11-09-2022, 01:43 PM	#2
nixxo2002 Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 824	great pictures , thanks for sharing with us

11-09-2022, 03:28 PM	#3
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,163	Another great series of detailed and colourful shots so well done.

11-09-2022, 04:23 PM	#4
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,239 Original Poster	Originally posted by nixxo2002 great pictures , thanks for sharing with us Thank you. I am glad that you liked them. ---------- Post added 11-09-22 at 05:25 PM ---------- Originally posted by eaglem Another great series of detailed and colourful shots so well done. Thanks for the compliments. Variety is the spice of life.

11-09-2022, 10:46 PM	#5
mroeder75 Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,601	I enjoyed these shots. I enjoy nature.

11-10-2022, 10:49 AM	#6
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,239 Original Poster	Originally posted by mroeder75 I enjoyed these shots. I enjoy nature. Thank you. I also enjoy nature and photographing nature scenes, sometimes a little too much.

11-10-2022, 11:14 AM	#7
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,999	Never too much! Always great to see these wonderful images! Thanks, Mike!

11-10-2022, 12:01 PM	#8
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,239 Original Poster	Originally posted by OrchidJulie Never too much! Always great to see these wonderful images! Thanks, Mike! Thank you, Julie. Maybe not too much posted, but many more were taken. Mike.

11-10-2022, 03:11 PM	#9
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,999	Originally posted by MikeNArk Thank you, Julie. Maybe not too much posted, but many more were taken. Mike. Oh, I quite understand. Same thing here when we go to the botanical garden or Everglades National Park...lots and lots of images, only a handful I think are worthy to share.

11-10-2022, 05:06 PM - 1 Like	#10
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566	Another terrific series Mike. I am glad to see that there is still water there. We are practically bone dry everywhere around here. That plant with the tiny magenta berries is very interesting.

11-10-2022, 05:25 PM - 1 Like	#11
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,999	Originally posted by ToddK That plant with the tiny magenta berries is very interesting. Hm, I think it's a Buddleia, "butterfly bush", very handsome shrubs

11-10-2022, 05:37 PM	#12
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566	Originally posted by OrchidJulie Hm, I think it's a Buddleia, "butterfly bush", very handsome shrubs Thanks for the identification Julie!

11-10-2022, 05:42 PM	#13
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,999	Glad to help, when I can! Too bad about your drought, we had enough rain from Nicole to float a boat, and we weren't even in the heavy-rain part of the storm! Wish we could send you some!

11-10-2022, 06:28 PM	#15
pichaser Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,782	You have been very productive ! TFS

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