Esther's photos with the keyword: grass

The Saturday Self-Challenge: Shadow TSCCIMG 6655

Inisheer, Aran Islands, Ireland AIMG 1621

Sand Beach, Acadia National Park, Maine AIMG 2489

Cajas National Park, Ecuador AIMG 0251

Cajas National Park, Ecuador. A slightly different perspective than the prior shot yields a completely different impression of the scene. In this shot, the grass that is pictured in the prior shot, is just out of view at the bottom of the picture. AIMG 0237

Cajas National Park, Ecuador AIMG 0220

Cajas National Park, Ecuador AIMG 0188

Near Ayers Rock, Australia. Thousands of dromedary camels were imported into Australia during the 19th Century. The advent of modern transportation methods eliminated their usefulness and many were released into the wild. There are now over a million feral camels in Australia and they are being culled because of their effect on the environment and their appetite for native plants. AIMG_6985

Spinifex grass is a hardy, spiny-leafed grass that grows in tussocks and is indigenous to Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia. It stabilizes the sand dunes and plays an important role in the coastal ecosystem. Kangaroo Island is the third largest island in Australia after Tasmania and Melville Island. Less that 4,600 people inhabit the island. The island is known for its natural beauty and wildlife. AIMG_6514

Spinifex grass is a hardy, spiny-leafed grass that grows in tussocks and is indigenous to Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia. It stabilizes the sand dunes and plays an important role in the coastal ecosystem. Kangaroo Island is the third largest island in Australia after Tasmania and Melville Island. Less that 4,600 people inhabit the island. The island is known for its natural beauty and wildlife. AIMG_6493

The Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne, Australia were founded in 1846 and are considered to be among the best botanic gardens in the world. AIMG_5955

Roger Williams Park Zoo AIMG_5607

Delos, Greece AIMG_3568

Plants of various textures and shades can be found at the Jardin botanique de Montréal AMontreal.08 157