What Next Photography & Graphic Arts

An image of four bright pink flowers, each with white spreading out onto the five petals from the yellow center. The flowers also have a faint, darker pink splash on each petal.

30 Mar

Phlox is a Magnificently Beautiful Native Wildflower

Posted by whatnext10 Plants and Flowers

Phlox is a Magnificently Beautiful Native Wildflower shows photos of several different color patterns of Drummond’s phlox, which grows wild on central Florida roadsides, pastures, and open fields. Also discussed are a bit of history on the flower, it’s growing preferences, and it’s use as ornamentals in Europe.

A white and tan striped moth with a fuzzy white head and thorax, black and yellow legs, and bushy black antennae rests on a white textured wall.

29 Mar

The Echo Moth is a Beautiful Florida Icon

Posted by whatnext10 Insects, Moths 1 Comment

The Echo Moth is a Beautiful Florida Icon discusses the gorgeous adult moth and it’s brightly colored caterpillars. Learn about their habitat, food preferences, and why they have become a Florida icon, especially around Stetson University.

28 Mar

Florida has a Large Variety of Beautiful Frogs

Posted by whatnext10 Reptiles & Amphibians

Florida has a Large Variety of Beautiful Frogs discusses the various types of frogs that live in central Florida and provides photos of some examples.

A pen and ink drawing of a manatee and her calf in an aquatic environment surrounded by vegetation.

28 Mar

The Manatee Festival in Citrus County Florida is Loads of Fun

Posted by whatnext10 Events

The Manatee Festival in Citrus County is Loads of Fun talks about the Florida manatee and tells readers what to expect at the annual festival.

A pale yellow sun coming up over the woody horizon and an open, grassy field. The sky is a bright orange from the sun light.

25 Mar

Spring Sunrise in Florida Can be a Beautiful and Magical Time

Posted by whatnext10 Sunsets and Sunrises

Spring Sunrise in Florida Can be a Beautiful and Magical Time shares several recent sunrises over the central Florida woods and discusses what a nice time of the day and time of the year it is.

A pen and ink drawing of a fluffy puppy lying down chewing on a toy. Done in a rainbow of colors from one side of the drawing to the other.

24 Mar

Yesterday was National Puppy Day! Yippee!! A Celebration is in Order!

Posted by whatnext10 Events

Yesterday was National Puppy Day! Yippee! Let’s Celebrate honors National Puppy Day, March 23, 2021 with photos and a drawing of puppies.

A turkey vulture with it’s bald red head and brownish black feathers perched on a dead tree branch overlooking a green, grassy field.

23 Mar

Turkey Vultures are Even Better Adapted than Black Vultures

Posted by whatnext10 Birds

Turkey Vultures are Even Better Adapted than Black Vultures discusses the similarities and differences between the two types of vultures, and explains some of their special adaptations that allow them to eat carrion.

A closeup side view of the peach colored and white center of a dewberry surrounded by white petals drooping away from that center.

22 Mar

The Southern Dewberry Looks Like and Tastes as Good as Blackberries

Posted by whatnext10 Plants and Flowers

Southern Dewberry Looks and Tastes as Good as Blackberries introduces the Southern dewberry plant, flowers, and fruit and compares them with their close family member the blackberry.

A closeup photo of the head, eyes, antennae, and legs of a large, green, black, and yellow, Florida giant katydid taken as it rests on a white concrete block wall.

21 Mar

The Beautiful Florida Giant Katydid Looks Like a Leaf

Posted by whatnext10 Insects 3 Comments

The Beautiful Florida Giant Katydid Look Like a Leaf talks about this large, green flying and jumping nocturnal insect in the wild, and when kept in captivity as a pet. Learn all about it at www.whatnext10.com

A closeup photo of the yellow and white center of a wildflower, surrounded by a radiating purple star reaching out onto five lighter purple petals.

20 Mar

How to Take Great Nature Photos: Use Shapes

Posted by whatnext10 Photography

How to Take Great Nature Photos: Use Shapes discusses different types of shapes and how they contribute to the composition of a photo. It also suggests several ways to practice using shapes to get comfortable with them.