Who knew poetry could be lucrative?

My ode to the bigleaf maple, entitled "Family Tree", placed second in the Earth Vision nature writing contest.

Follow the link to read!

This poem has now earned me a whopping $200.

More of Gaia's creations...

Mother Nature: the ultimate artist

Last weekend I went up to the Sunshine Coast with my friend Tanya. Even in the dead of winter, Gaia's creativity isn't subdued. If anything, her artistry shines even brighter. Here are a selection of photos from her infinite and ever-changing portfolio:









You'll see two faces below, one by human hand, the other carved by time and rain.