Kip’s Comments - June 20, 2026

Purple Cows

I recently learned of the “Purple Cow” concept - about how successful endeavors stand out from the ordinary. I thought of that as I looked at my images from my very early morning prairie walk. Rather than shooting ordinary compositions, I attempted to feature views of common plants in an uncommon way. I think my efforts worked - at least on some plants. The first photo sets the stage.

Prairie Wildflowers - Image 1111447

Dew-covered Dandelion - Image 1111332 (notice the tiny insect)

Dew-drop on Rattlesnake Master - Image 1111363

Foxglove Beardtongue - Image 1111418

Hoary Vervain - Image 111428

Lance-leaved Coreopsis - Image 11114311

Purple Coneflower - Image 1111535

Purple Prairie Clover - Image 1111548

Rattlesnake Master - Image 1111587

Rattlesnake Master - Image 1111605

Spiderwort - Image 1111740