nature, Photography, Wine

Wine Grapes Growing

Aug 1, 2023 Lynette d'Arty-Cross 18 Comments

The wine grapes are becoming plumper and plumper as they bask in the warmth and enjoy the occasional showers.

This healthy-looking bunch is tucked safely among its protective leaves at the vineyard shown above.

Happy Tuesday.

nature, Photography

Day’s End Over the Lake

Jul 31, 2023 Lynette d'Arty-Cross 12 Comments

A sunny, warm day over Okanagan Lake descends into an overcast night.

Happy Monday.

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#ScenicSaturday 29th July 2023

Jul 31, 2023 Lynette d'Arty-Cross

Sunset Over Crete My photos here show how beautiful is our world. I hope to encourage viewers to help save it from our carelessness. Today we bathe …
#ScenicSaturday 29th July 2023

A beautiful sunset photo from Stuart.

nature, Photography

Variegated Roses

Jul 30, 2023 Lynette d'Arty-Cross 16 Comments

I particularly like these multihued roses that I recently saw.

The same plant was producing flowers with colours ranging from tangerine to pink to yellow, with most blooms displaying at least two.

Aren’t they pretty?

Happy Sunday.

nature, Photography

Tree Path

Jul 29, 2023 Lynette d'Arty-Cross 12 Comments

I wonder how many people have walked under the protective branches of these old trees?

Happy Saturday.

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07.27.2023 Return of the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Jul 28, 2023 Lynette d'Arty-Cross 7 Comments

Kinda doubt that it’s really a return. After a month I expect this to not be the same one without damaged, tired wings. But I enjoyed photographing …
07.27.2023 Return of the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

A beautiful eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly from Stephen Gingold. I hope you stop by Stephen’s blog to see more of his fabulous nature pictures.

nature, Photography

Lily

Jul 28, 2023 Lynette d'Arty-Cross 10 Comments

I found this stargazer lily happily growing in July.

The scent was heady, amplified by the heat of the day.

Happy Friday lily flower.

musings, nature, Photography

Lush Summer Green

Jul 27, 2023 Lynette d'Arty-Cross 14 Comments

We have been very fortunate here in our little valley to have avoided the fires and extreme dryness of so many other parts of this big country.

While we could really do with more rain, there have been enough showers to keep everything green and percolating along. Given the conditions that other areas are suffering through, we’re in no position to complain.