Tag Archives: Flower photography

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Rain, Rain, Go Away …

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We have some chunky rain – rain with snow crystals – falling at the moment, so I think it’s time for something a little brighter than what I’m seeing outside right now.

Penticton is smothered in a very grey, chilly and rainy overcast.

There definitely will be sights like these again, thankfully.

A late August pond lily.
Wine grapes and blue skies. Do you need much more?
A beautiful late July evening – it was about 40C (104F) that day. Can you feel the heat?
A late June rose.

I enjoyed this little colourful break. I hope you did, too, especially if you’re in the rain or snow zone.

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December 13’s Friday Fleurday

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Because we’re in Victoria’s very temperate climate right now, we’re seeing lots of late-flowering plants and shrubs that are absolute December delights.

Lots of very pretty, dark pink bell heather flowers everywhere …
… and a closer image.
Aren’t these pretty? I think they are a type of hesperantha, a plant that doesn’t bloom until December – if it’s in the right climate.

Happy Friday.

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Reblog: A Week of Flowers | Day Five

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Cathy of Words and Herbs is inviting everyone to join in with her annual “Week of Flowers” to spread colour and cheer just when we need it most as …

A Week of Flowers | Day Five

Another of Hey Jude’s lovely photos for the Week of Flowers project. To join in, please click the link above. It’s wonderful to see these summer flowers at this time of year.

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Reblog: A Week of Flowers | Day Two

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Cathy of Words and Herbs is inviting everyone to join in with her annual “Week of Flowers” to spread colour and cheer just when we need it most as …

A Week of Flowers | Day Two

Hey Jude has posted this beautiful poppy photo as part of the “Week of Flowers” project. Please click the link above to join in and to “spread colour and cheer just when we need it most.”

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November 22’s Friday Fleurday

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It’s unfortunately come to that time of year where there aren’t many blooms about, but I did find a few for today’s flower post.

These dianthus or sweet william flowers are still sweetly and brightly blooming among the fallen leaves.
The indomitable hydrangeas are also continuing to bloom. It’s so lovely, especially at this time of year, to unexpectedly come upon them in all their glory.
A single rhododendron bush in one of the public gardens is continuing to bloom in a couple of places on the right side of the bush. The rest of the buds are all tightly closed, so only a little seasonal confusion for this rhodie!
And a lovely summer memory: a pond lily from mid-August.

These will probably be my last flower finds for this year, so for the foreseeable future I’ll probably be posting pictures from the warmer months or whatever else I can find to brighten our Fridays.

Happy weekend.

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November 14’s Friday Fleurday

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Amazingly there are still quite a number of hydrangeas about although most have packed it up for the year and are headed into their seasonal rest.

This “penny mac” hydrangea is definitely still doing well.
These blooms are on the same plant as the bunch above. It’s interesting how some hydrangea blooms will revert to alternate genetic material.
The leaves on this panicle hydrangea are turning yellow but the blooms are still vibrant.
Another pretty penny mac.
This hydrangea is getting ready to rest until spring. Only the tip is still awake!

They will soon be gone but will start returning in early spring. Looking forward to it.

Happy Friday.

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November 8’s Friday Fleurday

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Although it’s November we still have quite a variety of flowers contributing their lovely presence to the autumn riot of colour.

These Japanese anemones are still doing well among the leaf litter.
A pretty dahlia; this one was growing in a kitchen garden.
Although the public rose garden has been put to bed for the winter, there are many matador roses around in the city parks.
Asters are always a welcome sight.
There are lots of sunflowers everywhere, too. The birds will appreciate this!
A couple of days ago I found this rhododendron bloom that was breaking its dormancy. There were additional buds on this bush that were also beginning to bloom, but another bush nearby showed no sign of “spring confusion.” I hope it goes to sleep again as it’s not time yet!

Happy Friday, happy weekend.