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3 July – After The Rain

(click to start/stop music) (Be sure to Right Click on the photos to open a new page for enlarged viewing.)   A wet summer is here. Share on Facebook

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1 July – The Birds and the Bees … and Lazy Summer Afternoons…

Hasn’t anyone told you about the birds and the bees?   In the sky a bird was heard to cry ….. Nikon D90 f/5.6, 1/60 sec, 0 ev, ISO 450, 157.0mm with AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED Aperture … Continue reading

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30 June – Pink Eye

I came across these today. The subtle pink shaded flower with the white one together seemed to be eyes looking at me. The pink one contrasted with the white one caused me to chuckle to myself as it reminded me … Continue reading

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27 June – Bloom, Bloom, Bloom, Bloom !

This was so beautiful last night I just couldn’t resist sharing it one more time. This beauty was hanging down low enough for me to get a better angle and closer for detail. I wanted to get it in full … Continue reading

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25 June – Black Eyed Friday

I have no idea how “Susan” got her black eye but it sure does brighten up a day to look upon her face ….. Nikon D90 f/9.5, 1/350 sec, 0 ev, ISO 200, 135.0mm with AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-105mm … Continue reading

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21 June – A Summer’s Eve Night Booming Cereus

Selenicereus grandiflorus is a cactus species originating from the Antilles, Mexico and Central America. The species is commonly referred to as Nightblooming Cereus, Queen of the Night (though these two terms are also used for other species), Large-flowered Cactus, Sweet-Scented … Continue reading

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17 June – Carolina Jasmine

jjackson Actually, I was rained out today and I have been wanting to post this beautiful flower from the Carolina Jasmine that seems to be growing everywhere earlier this spring. When it blooms the trees are draped with the beautiful … Continue reading

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16 June – Hydrilla Bloom

Amazing how tiny and delicate these look and just pop up overnight …. The bane of boaters and an invasive plant that is often spread on boat propellers when moving from lake to lake that has to be controlled or … Continue reading

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15 June – Caladium of Colors

The Caladium is a welcomed addition to the shaded areas around the yard where it adds color to the abundant greenery. Nikon D90 f/5.6, 1/30 sec, 0 ev, ISO 400, 78.0mm with AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED Aperture … Continue reading

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13 June – Crape Myrtle Blooms

Colors of summer. The warm June heat begins the blooms of the popular landscape plant in shades of pink, white and lavender. Nikon D90 f/6.7, 1/180 sec, 0 ev, ISO 200, 120.0mm with AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED … Continue reading

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