Kaleidoscope Earth Mandalas

Mandalas created from photographs of patterns and striking forms discovered in natural geological, botanical, animal, and aquatic environments.

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Tumblestick Palace

A much maligned tumbleweed finally settles down and composes itself into a brightly lit vaulted ceiling, with sturdy knotted stick beams and extra points for unwelcome guests.

From a photograph of a large desert tumbleweed, Socorro, New Mexico.

Photography + Digital Effects

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