The Natural World in Pictures and Poems: A Book of Poems and Photography

By Dane Ann and Ingrid Smith-Johnsen

The Natural World in Pictures and Poems is a collection of beautiful nature photographs, which have inspired many thought-provoking and entertaining poems. It will take your thoughts on a delightful journey to frozen waterfalls and show you a rainbow of flowers.

This colorful book is full of nature images from around the world that will educate and entertain.
Learn about the great hornbill and her young from the poem Monogamous, or ponder Gods relationship with nature as you read the poem A Groundhogs Prayer. Lakes, trees, mountains, butterflies, bees, and much more are here for your enjoyment and edification.

The Natural World in Pictures and Poems takes an educational and relaxing journey with Ingrid and Dane through the natural world to several of natures sometimes overlooked beauty and intrigue. It is sure to please nature lovers, children, teachers, and parents alike.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing
• Release date: Jul 18, 2013
• ISBN: 9781466982710

Dane Ann

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen, a Florida native, is multifaceted and multitalented. She was once called a Renaissance woman because of her many interests: diverse learning, painting, photography, and writing. Dane’s formal education includes a bachelor of science in the sciences degree and a master’s degree in public administration. However, her thirst for knowledge continued. She has also studied teacher education, fine arts, and writing for her personal edification. Education, family traveling adventures, God, and love for nature are key elements that enrich her life and her poetry. Ingrid Smith-Johnsen, like Dane, is a multitalented individual. Ingrid was born and reared in Oslo, Norway, but lived for three years in the then northernmost city in the world, Hammerfest. Ingrid left Norway the first time at the tender age of fifteen, traveling to fifty-six different countries and photographing wildlife along the way. Ingrid, who settled in the United States at an early age, is an electronic and computer geek and a math whiz who also excels as a photographer and a Photoshop artist. Later in life, after Ingrid and Dane met and married, they began a beautiful adventure exploring life through sensitive hearts and artistic eyes. Soul mates joined by love, intellect, and talents, now expressing through photography and poetry.

Book preview

The Natural World in Pictures and Poems A Listing Of Poems

Fragrance Wafting

Ancient Trees

Autumn Sees

Barnyard Guardian

Birth of a Mountain

Cacti

Childhood Gardens

Drought

Earth’s Mystique

Embrace My Heart, Oh, Lord

On the Wings of a Storm

A Groundhog’s Prayer

There’s a Time to Think and a Time to Pray

Red Poppy

Field of Flowers

Tropical Turquoise

The Barren Womb of Nature

The Coast

Heaven Proclaims

Monogamous

New Morning Face

Frizzle-frazzle ice

Pink Puffs of Perfection

Precipitous Wall

Monarch Pauses

Mesmerizing Reptile

Golden Eyes Piercing

Illusions and Life

Thirsting for Life

Broad-tipped Clearwing

White Iris

Rainbow of Flowers

Nature’s Contrive

Loves to Spare

Picture Perfect Lake

Wild Red Lips

One Winter Night

Winter Twigs

Innocence

Bright Red Nose and Bottoms

Frozen Waterfall

Ocean

Dedication

Dane Ann and Ingrid Smith-Johnsen dedicate this book of their united efforts to one another, together. Their union of love and life are enhanced by the marriage of their talents. Thus, two lives have been fulfilled in every aspect. Love came late in life, and afterward, two souls blossomed.

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Fragrance Wafting

Sweet fragrance wafting

Bright hues and orchid petals

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