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In the past, lupines were called “wolf flowers” because they grew where no other wildflowers dared to sprout. The ancients noticed this and believed lupines chased away all other plants around them but modern science proved it was simply that lupine survives, even thrives, in barren ground where little else will.

Certain plants are called colonizers because they are the first to show up in disturbed places following disaster and times of adversity Because natural disasters can change the nitrogen content in the soil or make it unavailable to plants, many natives don’t show up in these areas until well after the event. More immediately the lupine pop up in the wreckage just as the red poppies of France followed the damage to land suffering trench warfare.
Purple is a rare color in nature, it combines the calmness and stability of blue, and the energy and passion of red. Purple also represents creativity, peace, devotion, vision, imagination, inspiration, independence, br...

Growing up in the beautifully diverse state of Utah, Ryan Smith developed early on a love and passion for the outdoors. Consistently traveling through the Western US and beyond, Ryan has now extended the borders of what he calls home to say simply that he lives in the Mountains. Through his adventures Ryan captures his passion for the West and beyond in stunning unique ways through his lens to spark emotion, tell a story, and to inspire a passion for what he has enjoyed all his life . Ryan�s artistic style is unique and so unmistakable that he has received many prestigious awards, been highlighted by several publications, and has captured the attention of a wide audience across the world.