These flowers are from my Burst of Joy Floribunda rose bush. The top photo shows a flower recently opened. The second photo shows three flowers that opened earlier in the month. Continue reading
Burst of Joy Floribunda Rose
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Abstract Art Simplified
Abstract art is sometimes described as a departure from reality using shapes, forms, colors, and textures. Above is a macro photograph I took of a rose from my garden. It is one way I like to create abstract art. Below is a second photo I took of the same rose from a slightly different angle. Continue reading
An Orange Hibiscus
This beautiful orange hibiscus grows in my next door neighbor’s back yard. It’s on the other side of our wall, so I get to enjoy it while I water my own plants. I had to hang over the wall to take this photo. Hope nobody saw me. It was pretty early this morning.
Yesterday I spent the day with my mom in Seal Beach. We had a delicious lunch of enchiladas, beans and rice. We both love Mexican food. I took the above photo while we walked on the Seal Beach pier. It was a wonderful day and as I look at my two photos, I know why I often feel like I live in a little bit of paradise.
Miniature Roses
Miniature roses are very popular for both indoors and out. Continue reading
Pumpkins for Autumn and Halloween Decorations Brighten the Day
As Winter gets closer, the mornings are darker and a little grayer. I’m more aware of it because I have to walk Annika a little later every day. As we walked through our neighborhood plaza this morning, I spotted these colorful pumpkins and realized why I love the color orange at this time of year. I was surprised to see so many varieties.
Here are a few more orange pumpkins, plus white ones as well. I do love this time of the year, especially when I see such lovely bright colors.