Flowers in the tropics are always so colourful, bright and over-the-top. Here are a selection.
Aren’t they pretty?
Happy Thursday.
Tropical Flowers
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White Herons
I tried to get lots of photos of these lovely birds that I initially thought might be egrets, but was somewhat unsuccessful. I later realised that they’re too small to be those elegant birds.
I wasn’t really able to zoom in on this huge flock enjoying their position near the ocean and clearly, each other’s company as they swooped and swirled together in knots of three and four.
They were lovely to see, however, and were so busy flying and socialising with each other although I couldn’t capture that due to their unpredictable movements and my position.
They were enjoying this water feature but were wary once I arrived. I hope to get some better photos of them later during our stay.
Happy Wednesday.
Tropical Skyscapes
The skies here change quickly: brilliant sun, quick sunsets and sudden showers that arrive and leave in a few minutes. As a result, the sky has constant and beautiful cloud formations.
Happy Tuesday.
Scenes
Some colourful scenes from the Caribbean.
Happy Monday.
Restless Ocean
Until yesterday we have had lovely weather here in the Caribbean …
… but a tropical storm passing to the east of us has caused some surf, overcast and rain showers. The beaches were flying red flags, a warning not to swim since the waves were powerful enough to easily knock people over. I believe this storm is headed to Nova Scotia where it will drop a lot of rain.
The ocean so often looks tame and inviting, but it is a supremely powerful force on our planet that should be respected. I am strongly reminded that if we don’t respect our climate, our climate won’t respect us.
November Roses
Penticton’s rose garden was still blooming just before we left for our holiday.
Not long after I took these photos, the gardeners did an autumn trim on all the other flowers and then followed up with the roses.
It’s lovely to have such gorgeous flowers blooming so late in the season, but they eventually had to be bedded down for their winter rest.
They will soon be back.
Happy Saturday.
Night Garden
A water garden …
… is lovely to behold during the day …
… but a few lights make an exotic and dramatic difference at night.
Happy Friday.
Holiday Scenes
A yearling peacock, learning to strut.
A monolithic cruise ship, passing the beach where I’ve parked myself. 😎
And, a lovely specimen from the orchid garden.
Happy Thursday.
Day and Night
The sky here in the Caribbean is bright blue and contrasts intensely with the lush green of the trees.
Night descends quickly and firmly; twilight doesn’t last long.
Sometimes it catches a fritillary butterfly unawares, seized in the efficient arrival of a confusing artificial light.
I carefully moved this sleepy little one to a nearby tree that was in the shadows.
Happy Wednesday.
Sunny November
M and I are in the sunny Caribbean where we are enjoying ocean beaches, warm weather and relaxation.
Lots of swimming and walking beckon.
Happy Tuesday.
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