turn away

photograph by David Fischer

A grammar of Japanese ornament and design - Thomas W. Cutler - 1880 - via e-rara

Dendrobium bellatulum is an orchid from low to moderate altitude mountain forests in southern Asia. It is an epiphyte with cane pseudobulbs and the flowers which emerge from leaf nodes on leafless stems are known to be fragrant.

Henriëtte Ronner-Knip (Dutch–Belgian, 1821–1909), "Study of Eleven Cats" (details), 1904

bugs galore 𖦹 *٭ 𓆣 𖢥 𓆣٭ * 𖦹

Frogs on Lotus Leaf, by Seimin, mid- to late 19th century, Japan

Stygian Owl, known for red reflection of their eyes that are often associated with the Devil. In the presence of light their eyes can give a brilliant red reflection.

Whimsical glass bottles

Gouache on paper , 10 x 10 in . framed 

(By Rob Kesseler & Wolfgang Stuppy)

i think he wants a hug

tumbleweed engulfed in flames