Faces

Sitting at my desk in the evening, I watch the day retreat.

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When the Moon appears, I am compelled to photograph it, yet again.

Apart from a framing of decorative cloud, surely the it never changes?

But it seemed to me last night that it displayed the face of a seal. (In the northeast quadrant.)

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On March 27th, 2021 that face appeared to have a prominent nose.

And a gaping mouth.

It’s the same, of course, but (my) perception is different.

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October 24th, 2023 it was upstaged by a flock of geese.

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Back on Earth, other faces offered themselves up.

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A Thrasher and a Starling compared beaks.

Clothes like theirs belong in a fashion show.

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Daddy Groundhog and Mama Red could use some fashion advice just now. They are both moulting and looking decidedly scruffy.

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“I not moulting. I goes in da fashion show?”

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“You like my posh stripes?”

“See. I got all da right poses.”

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Then I had another go at capturing some floral faces.

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Tiny Coral bells are a challenge.

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They hang their heads modestly, making them hard to view.

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Wood sorrel, aka False shamrock.

“Traditional uses include treating scurvy, reducing fevers, soothing sore throat treating scurvy, reducing fevers, soothing sore throats, and addressing mouth sores. However, it must be consumed in moderation as it contains oxalic acid.” (AI)

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Spirea soon scatters its petals like showers of confetti.

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Using the magnifier on my phone, I like to examine the tiny details.

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There are many kinds of clover.

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Their shapes and colours exquisite.

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Finally, this modest flower, so tiny it was hard to capture.

Tower mustard or rockcress.

According to Wikipedia:

“It is classified as an endangered species in the UK and is considered to be facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild. It is listed as a Priority Species under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Only 35 sites are recorded by Plantlife mostly in Norfolk, (where 100 plants were found at a new site in 1999) but includes 6 sites near Kidderminster in Worcestershire.”

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