I found this post in the private section of my blog. I am hoping it isn’t one that I haven’t published before. It was set for 2021, so no idea what …
My Lensbaby Lenses and the beauty of them
A beautiful picture of lilac from Leanne Cole. To see more of Leanne’s stunning photography or to read about her photographic techniques, please click the link above.
From my trip last month, this morning was very beautiful! I used the iPhone 15 for these photos, why that happened I don’t know, the Nikon would be …
Lake Life, July 2025
Two gorgeous and relaxing cellphone pictures from John at Las Vegas Photoblog. To see more of his beautiful photography, please click the link above.
… vanille fraise (strawberry vanilla) hydrangeas that are totally white when they first bloom but then become pink as they mature …
… frolicking koi …
… a green-veiled creek trickling along …
… black-eyed susans with their colourful faces …
… and sunny grapes getting ready to become wine.
Happy Wednesday.
There are many, many ways to relax. A sun-warmed rock might do …
… or a pretty green vista …
… or possibly a quiet sunset at day’s end …
… however you relax, the important thing is that you do.
Happy weekend.
Magnifico Scarlet
Beautiful impatiens from Jon at Helluva Times. Please click the link above to see more of Jon’s lovely photography.
Starlight Express
A gorgeous lily picture from Jonathan Chua at Helluva Times. To see more of Jonathan’s stunning photos, please click the link above.
Matricaria Chamomilla
A beautiful flower picture from Jonathan Chua at Helluva Times. Please click the link above to see more of his fantastic photography.
Two weeks ago I found a late blooming magnolia tree that was in a protected but north-facing location. As a result it was only getting early-morning sun and this was slowing its blooming period.
This tree is on one of my favoured daily ramble routes so I was delighted to keep a watch on its progress.
Covered in flamboyant, lush and beautiful blooms, it’s a real showstopper.
Each bloom is a delicate pink that fades to a soft white at the tips.
Magnolias are ancient; they are a part of the fossil record from 20 million years ago and are native to Asia.
It’s thought that they evolved to be pollinated by beetles as they existed before the evolution of bees.
Whatever their background, they are a stunning addition to the pantheon of spring blooms.
Happy Friday.
A couple enjoyed a sunset drive near Calgary, witnessing vibrant clouds and silhouetted trees as night approached.
Trees taking a stand at sunset
A gorgeous fiery sunset picture from Christopher Martin Photography. Please click the link above to see more of Christopher’s fabulous photos.
The first little rhodie bud that I saw a few days back has now opened!
The bush with this single bloom doesn’t seem to be ready yet to produce those beautiful rhodie clusters but the bush next to this one is going to pop in the next few days.
The header picture shows flowers from 2024 but soon there will be some present spring lovelies for our viewing enjoyment.
Happy Monday.
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