I’ve been watching these panicle hydrangeas over the last couple of weeks as they have developed into incredibly lush and beautiful clusters of flowers.
The bush is about 2.5 metres tall (approx. 8ft) and covered in these rich pink and white panicle bundles. They are now reaching the height of their beauty.
Aren’t they lovely?
Happy Friday.
Dinner next to the lake at sunset …
… prompted a sense of good fortune and gratitude…
… for our life here.
Happy Thursday.
The Northern Lights recently paid a visit to the Okanagan Valley. I was surprised to see such bright and colourful lights this far south but the sun is coming to the end of an 11-year cycle where huge solar storms are bombarding the Earth with extreme amounts of energy that is manifesting as unusually strong, brilliant and swirling Northern Lights.
My last picture of the Aurora was taken in the Northwest Territories where they are frequently and stunningly visible, but these pink lights were a lovely southern gift.
Who needs fireworks when we have these?
Happy Wednesday.
The big attraction for me of the Costa Vicentina, on the south west coast of Portugal, is the rugged cliffs, much darker in composition than the …
Jo’s Monday walk : Costa Vicentina
Beautiful pictures of the southwest coast of Portugal from Jo at Still Restlessjo. Please click on the link above to see more of her gorgeous photography. Her site is well worth a visit.
September beginnings …
… warm weather, bright sunshine …
… time to enjoy the waning season as it draws to a gentle close.
Happy Tuesday.
It’s September, and if you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, for many there are mixed emotions involved. Some like the arrival of cooler weather and the beautiful autumn colour changes, while others will soon be missing the summer sun. But in the meantime, a look back at August – a very warm August!
Although I’m sad to see summer coming to a close, I’m happy that I won’t have to be as strategic about choosing a cooler time of day for walks or hikes. As I get older I find that I’m becoming less comfortable with high temperatures. I overheat quickly and take longer to cool off – I’m thinking of walking around with cold packs in my pockets – but that soon won’t be much of an issue. Here, September is a gorgeous month; it’s really the best of both worlds.
I hope your September is enjoyable.
This continuing series of posts depicts our beautiful world, encouraging people to share them and maybe even help save our unique home planet from …
#ScenicSaturday August 31st 2024:
A beautiful picture of the River Wye, Derbyshire, UK, courtesy of Stuart Aken. Please click the link above to view more of Stuart’s lovely nature photos.
Who says that it’s only birds of a feather that flock together? You can definitely flock with scales, too …
We have some trouble communicating but we still understand each other …
… because when the humans are dispensing food, it’s always a great idea to bring your best friends along to share the wealth. More friends, more food, especially if you look cute and needy, something that’s a bit difficult for a fish …
… but we know that sharing with our underwater, scaled friends is a good thing. They would do the same for us!
Happy Sunday.
A morning walk is a great thing all by itself …
… but when you also have lovely weather …
… and gorgeous scenery, you can be inspired to walk longer!
Happy Saturday.
Although we’re heading into September, there are still many, many late bloomers providing beauty, colour and scent. Here are some highlights from this week’s flower lovelies.
Happy long weekend.
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