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Another LE at Botany Bay from last week. Caroline and I visited some of the bays surrounding Broadstairs. Took a few long exposures. This was about a minute according to the meta data. This is a really lovely spot. Can only thank Matt for introducing us to this beautiful part of the world...
Bleeding hearts can symbolize sorrow and lost love for some, but beauty and positive energy for others. The bloom colors are often associated with positive energy, love, friendship, and warmth at home. However, the flowers are poisonous.
A compelling read, Botany of Desire, by Michael Pollan, is a look at how nature's desires and human desires are often intertwined for the mutual good of each other. We have domesticated plants to satisfy our needs, and these plants have adapted so they can reproduce. Woven into this is how animals capitalize on these desires to make the world more advantageous to their own needs.
Plants, people, animals ... in some miraculous natural balance. Cooperation without agreeing to cooperate.
If you have some time, a library near you likely carries the title. :)
Recently reactivated C508 and VL353 on lease to SSR enter Port Botany with train 8146 from Kelso.
2019-11-30 SSR C508-VL353 Botany 8146
Live Oak trees on Edisto Island SC. The twisting overhanging branches of the live oaks dripping with Spanish moss and covered in Ivy is a unique beauty found along the coast of South Carolina and Georgie in the US. I visit the Charleston area every year and this sight never ceases to amaze me.
Aster / Herbstaster
Ok, it is a potted plant - nevertheless, I was surprised today, to find such beautiful blossoms at the aster - after a frosty night in late November!
Ok, es ist eine Topfpflanze - trotzdem war ich heute überrascht, noch so schöne Blüten an der Aster zu finden - und das nach leichtem Nachtfrost Ende November!