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They are flowering shrubs in the genus Rhododendron, particularly the former sections Tsutsuji (evergreen) and Pentanthera (deciduous). Azaleas bloom in the spring (May and June in the temperate Northern Hemisphere), their flowers often lasting several weeks. Shade tolerant, they prefer living near or under trees. Azaleas are generally slow-growing and do best in well-drained acidic soil (4.5–6.0 pH). Fertilizer needs are low. Some species need regular pruning. Azaleas are native to several continents including Asia, Europe and North America. They are planted abundantly as ornamentals in the south eastern US, southern Asia, and parts of southwest Europe. In addition to being renowned for its beauty, the azalea is also highly toxic—it contains andromedotoxins in both its leaves and nectar, including honey from the nectar. 43542
“If hot red is for anger and rage, pink is the color of a soft burning – hot enough to light up the dark corners of sadness and grief, but cool enough to be tender, innocent, open.”
― Ibi Zoboi, American Street
A pretty little Jumper that was sitting on a plant that was sticking out of the water at Blackwater Wildlife Refuge in Maryland. Photographed from a canoe.
An old barn in a rural Ozarks setting, surrounded by evidence of hard work and maybe some hard times, too.
I love that the rose is surrounded by three small buds though I doubt that they bloomed as the growing season was coming to an end. I'm looking forward to seeing roses again next year.
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Rhododendron is a genus of 1,024 species of woody plants in the heath family (Ericaceae), either evergreen or deciduous, and found mainly in Asia, although it is also widespread throughout the lowland and montane forests of the Pacific Northwest, California, and the highlands of the Appalachian Mountains of North America. Most species have brightly coloured flowers which bloom from late winter through to early summer. Azaleas are subgenera of Rhododendron. 10640
It's actually true that our sole reason for going to the Lone Tree was just because it was a convenient place to meet. We had no intention of trying to take a shot of it on this occasion. We thought we had better places to go. But it didn't make any difference with the front row blocked out and I decided to take this shot as much to prove you don't have to block everyone else out by putting your tripod in the water in front of the tree preventing everyone else getting a shot. The mist didn't develop and the sky didn't become much more interesting so we didn't bother to hang about and went looking for other interesting trees.
There were flurries of snow a short while ago 😳😳 and the wind is howling! Nothing else for it but to retire indoors! But this is all that is left of my perfect dandelions from yesterday!
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Here in Florida we are entering the Hurricane season early. Hurricanes damage our wildlife, flora and fauna and our countryside. But one of the most serious problems is over building and under planning. It is time to plan our cities and smaller areas better. Traffic and poor planning are becoming huge problems here in Florida. City, planners must consider many factors, including the economy, the environment, and cultural and transportation needs. They must also study current uses of existing buildings, roads and facilities in their city, as well as how these uses may affect the city in the future. Plus with the threat of a hurricane they must plan well for a hurried exodus and this appears to be coming more and more difficult because of the large expansion of new buildings and population and the poor exodus planning.
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This flower is Dame's Rocket. While pretty, t is considered an invasive species. This was taken on the Yankton Trail in Sioux Falls, SD.
This pretty little House Finch flew up to one of the top branches of our holly bush and sat there long enough for me to grab a few shots during our recent Harvest Fest.
When looking a the photos later I noticed the tips of the beak are slightly crossed. Hard to tell in these photos because it was pretty far away, but hopefully he'll stick around long enough for me get some close ups.
Thanks to Lenabem Anna for texture
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Captured at Leach Botanical Garden. Processed for Sliders Sunday using Deep Dream Generator and Snapseed. HSS everyone!
I stopped and took this macro shot of a pretty pink, late summer rose. I'm not sure of this variety of rose though.
We have had rain and storms today in Sydney, so here are some more from my archives. My neighbour down the end of the street has a beautiful magnolia tree in his garden and I had forgotten that I had taken these photos. #234 on Explore.
A Costa's Hummingbird drinking the pink at Patagonia State Park in Southern Arizona. Fast little buggers.
Rhododendron is a genus of 1,024 species of woody plants in the heath family (Ericaceae), either evergreen or deciduous, and found mainly in Asia, although it is also widespread throughout the lowland and montane forests of the Pacific Northwest, California, and the highlands of the Appalachian Mountains of North America. Most species have brightly coloured flowers which bloom from late winter through to early summer. Azaleas are subgenera of Rhododendron. 10020