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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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28 June – June Garden Wanes in the Sultry Summer Heat

The summer heat begins to take its toll on the greenery. It will be soon time to renew the ground after the summer heat and rains for the fall plantings… Nikon D90 f/8, 1/60 sec, 0 ev, ISO 200, 31.0mm … 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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23 June – Swallow Tail Butterflies Coming to a Garden Near You!

There seems to be a lot of green out there. That’s because it’s summer and along with the greenery comes the bugs. This little fellow, and a few dozen more just like him, showed up and proceeded to chow down … 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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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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