It feels like summer here today - temperatures are in the upper 60's. It's a fantastic day to be outdoors. This plant is actually an indoor plant, but I took it outside to photograph it, which created a little bit of wind to deal with. But I wanted to …
Day 279 – Happy Daisies
Earlier this summer, I had the bright idea of coloring daisies by putting them in water with food color. I had done it years and years ago and they had turned out really pretty. My attempt this summer didn't turn out quite like I remembered. They all wilted and died before they ever started turning …
Day 268 – Macro Bromeliad
My bromeliad has been blooming for several months now and I thought I would photograph it again before it withers and dies. I took it outside because we had a wonderful, golden soft light from the sun filtering through all the smoke in the air. The flower itself isn't very exciting, but I liked the …
Day 265 – Wildflowers and Sunsets
There is a field of wildflowers in town that is in full bloom right now. I was there this afternoon and it was full of beautiful purple flowers. It was very windy so it was hard to get everything in focus. I had to throw in another sunset photo. We have a cold front coming …
Day 264 – Flowers
Today I felt like flowers. There is something about flowers that just brighten my day. After work I went to Hollingshead Park - a local park not too far from my office. They have a community garden there, but I wasn't able to get in . . . only those who have gardens planted are …
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