What Lies Beneatth

Dessicated Physalis (aka Chinese Lantern) seed pod
(photo, courtesy Sophie Dalle)

Sea urchin shell.

Leafless Locust Tree

Raccoon Skull

I am fascinated by the frameworks of things -- what lies beneath. The geometric grid work of the seed pod, the orderly rows of dots on the sea urchin shell, the graceful abandon of the locust branches, even the uncompromising curves and hollows of the bleached skull -- Nature is still generous with beauty, even when life is gone.

('Biggify' these pictures for the full effect.)