Bearded Lady's Secrets

I realize I have a way of spending way too much time examining things in way too much detail. I also realize that there's something a little "otaku" (nerdy) about gathering leaves from different plants and making a little notebook on all the plants on this ranch. But this land is my new lover and I want to know all her secrets, stretch marks and scars.

I've been taking pictures of blossoms, tiny fruit buds, unidentifiable bugs…

Look at these gorgeous irises!The Bearded Lady holds a secret, wrapped in gossamer tissue. I felt I was violating her somehow when I peeled back her petals to see what was inside.