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What a great surprise to see this beautiful dolphin doing a "strand-feed" in the shallow tidal creek at Botany Bay, SC. He was by himself, which is unusual, as the dolphins usually "strand-feed in groups or pods. When I first saw him I initially thought he had "beached" himself, but a moment later the water exploded, and he was chasing (trying to "strand") mullets (fish) in the shallows.
My only regret is that I didn't do a video of this exciting action. Next time....
Interesting video of the "strand-feeding" action in SC. from U-Tube...
This splendid Phalaenopsis (Moth) orchid produced eight striking flowers which lasted for many weeks. I`m not too sure of their colour description but I do know that I loved them & received many compliments for them.
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Saponaria ocymoides (Caryophyllaceae) (111 22
Saponaria ocymoides is a species of semi-evergreen perennial flowering plant belonging to the family Caryophyllaceae, native to southwestern and southern central Europe. This species ranges from the mountains of Spain to Corsica, Sardinia, and Slovenia, from the Apennines to the Alps. It grows in rocky and stony places, on dry slopes, and in forests (especially pine forests). It prefers calcareous soils, at an altitude of up to 1,500 meters, rarely up to 2,400 meters.
Reaching a height of 10–40 centimeters, the stem is prostrate to ascending, woody, reddish, quite hairy, and very branched. The leaves are ovate to lanceolate, sessile, and hairy, 1–3 cm long. The five-petalled flowers are arranged in groups at the ends of branches. They have red or pink (rarely white) petals and blue anthers
Source: Wikipedia.
At Cosmopolitan ~
FINCA - Playfull bunny vase ivory
FINCA - Standing bunny vase ivory
Other items used ~
..::THOR::.. Spring Shelf
..::THOR::.. Overgrown Table
..::THOR::.. Small Greenhouse
..::THOR::.. Water Mist - Glass - Bonus
..::THOR::.. Poted Cacti
..::THOR::.. Botanical Study
..::THOR::.. Enamel Watering Can
..::THOR::.. Folding Chair - Bonus
..::THOR::.. Cage Planter
..::THOR::.. Wellies green
..::THOR::.. Glazed Jar - cream
..::THOR::.. Hanging Towel
..::THOR::.. Greenhouse Stool - Cream
..::THOR::.. Tongue plant
..::THOR::.. Succulent Terrarium
..::THOR::.. Potted Cacti - Cream
..::THOR::.. Potted Small Aloe - Cream
..::THOR::.. Botanical Book
..::THOR::.. Lavande Book
..::THOR::.. Organic Hanging Tote
..::THOR::.. Diner Hanging lamp - Cream - BONUS
..::THOR::.. Glass with Sapling - Cream
..::THOR::.. Honey Tea Mug - sage (deco)
..::THOR::.. Tiny Succulent
Ariskea[Millie] Botanical Paper Frame
Ariskea[Holmes] Embroidery Flowers [3]
BROKEN ARROWS - Flower Market - Sign - Metal & White
BROKEN ARROWS - Florence - Books
Pitaya - Macrame plant hanger - White (dark leaves)
Pitaya - Vintage baskets 02 (painted)
Soy. Connectable Divider [Shabby] - Short
Soy. Wall Hanging Moss Ball (wood)
.spruce. book collection {botanical series 5}
.spruce. book collection {botanical series 4}
.spruce. book collection {botanical series 2}
(NO) Pet Vase - All Pets - Gus
*LODE* Decor - Geranium Pot [white]
Apple Fall 3-Wick Jar Candle - Orange Blossom
Apple Fall Retro Radio
Apple Fall Renaissance Tomes - Cream
Apple Fall Wicker Candle
Apple Fall Cathedral Frame - Cream
Apple Fall Books - Arrangement 15
Apple Fall Cushion - English Garden, Cream
West Village Spring Tulips
llorisen // twiddly framed shelf.white
Fancy Fall Renouveau Candle - White Lotus
hive // hanging devil's ivy plant . dark
Dahlia - Stassi - Jade Plant - Purple
Nutmeg. Country Rug
Nutmeg. Memories of Summer Floor Lamp / Sage
Nutmeg. Painter's Attic Potted Plant / 1
Nutmeg. Painter's Attic Potted Plant / 2
Nutmeg. Painter's Attic Potted Plant / 3
Mithral * Mini Adansonii
Mithral * Mini Tetrasperma
What a great surprise to see this beautiful dolphin doing a "strand-feed" in the shallow tidal creek at Botany Bay, SC. He was by himself, which is unusual, as the dolphins usually "strand-feed in groups or pods. When I first saw him I initially thought he had "beached" himself, but a moment later the water exploded, and he was chasing (trying to "strand") mullets (fish) in the shallows.
My only regret is that I didn't do a video of this exciting action. Next time....
Interesting video of the "strand-feeding" action in SC. from U-Tube...
Found some new trees :) .. well they are not exactly new since many have photographed them before me, but I am glad that I got a chance to create my own version of them. I visited Botany Bay this weekend, following the advice of many, and I was not disappointed.
Daphne alpina (Thymelaceae) 152 22
Daphne alpina is a shrub, of the family Thymelaeaceae.
It is deciduous and is Native to southern and central Europe.
This species is found in limestone rocks at an altitude from 300 to 1,500 meters a..s.l.
The shrub has an erect habit and grows to a height of 40 to 60 cm.
It grows leaves that are 1 to 4 cm long and small white flowers that are 8 to 10 mm.
It blooms from April to June.
Created for Art Week Gallery Theme's Blues & Purples challenge with Dream Wombo and my texture as the input.
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I just love this road :)
Edisto Island, South Carolina.
“One way to open your eyes is to ask yourself, 'What if I had never seen this before? What if I knew I would never see it again?" ~ Rachel Carson.
Himantoglossum robertianum (Orchidaceae) 049 26
Among the earliest heralds of the Mediterranean spring, Himantoglossum robertianum rises with quiet authority from the winter earth. Its sculptural inflorescence, composed of intricate pink and ivory blossoms, reveals a remarkable interplay of form and color — each flower delicately freckled, each petal sinuously curved as if shaped by a patient hand.
Robust yet refined, this noble orchid embodies both strength and grace. In the soft light, its velvety textures and subtle chromatic nuances become almost painterly, inviting a closer gaze into nature’s meticulous artistry.
A fleeting presence, yet unforgettable.
A beautiful morning begins with the sun rising over the Atlantic Ocean at Botany Bay, South Carolina. The Botany Bay Wildlife Management area on Edisto Island encompasses more than 3,000 acres of beach, tidal wet lands and forest with diverse flora and fauna. This is a wonderful place to hike, kayak, or just explore the beach area.
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A classic Southern scene: a limerock road dripping with Spanish moss and haunting shadows against a somewhat foggy morning with winter light streaming through the trees.
One of my favorite places to shoot, but only in the winter when the sun is low on the horizon. A magical place in the Southern landscape!
Victoria was curious about the insides of these Rose of Sharon seed pods, so she cut several of them open... this is one of several shots I took as she posed them for me.
The 4,630-acre plantation on Edisto Island was a gift from the Margaret Pepper family. It was given to the state in 1977 by Mr. Pepper, but was only able to be used after his wife passed away so she would have the opportunity to continue her years on the land she loved, as per her husband's request.
In July 2008, the land - now a Wildlife Management Area operated by South Carolina's Department of Natural Resources - was made open to the public.
Botany Bay Plantation The land itself is full of nature's rich beauty - from the sunflower fields to the salt marsh and fresh water ponds to the Spanish moss draped oaks to the miles of private beach; it is emblematic of South Carolina's unique environment.
Crocus biflorus (Iridaceae) 012 25
Crocus biflorus, the silvery crocus, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Crocus of the family Iridaceae, native to southeastern Europe and southwestern Asia, including Italy, the Balkans, Ukraine, Turkey, Caucasus, Iraq, and Iran. It is a cormous perennial growing to 6 cm (2.4 in) tall and wide. It is a highly variable species, with flowers in shades of pale mauve or white, often with darker stripes on the outer tepals. The flowers appear early in spring.