Flowers in Bloom at The Huntington
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going through old unprocessed files and "cleaning up"... found a few nice ones! I'll keep looking! :)
A standout in the winter garden.
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© Melissa Post 2021
A standout of the London skyline is the Shard, a 95 storey building that as the name suggest looks like a ‘shard of glass’. This structure is so imposing that I was able to capture the top of it as we travelled east on the Thames River into the wharf district. Ironically Metropolitan Wharf is on the north bank of the Thames and the Shard is on the south bank. I had to look at a map to put this into perspective for myself. I love the contrast between these old industrial buildings from the 1800s with this piece of modern architecture.
The fuchsias are most closely related to the northern hemisphere genus Circaea. Fuchsia is a genus of flowering plants that consists mostly of shrubs or small trees. Almost 110 species of Fuchsia are recognized; the vast majority are native to South America, but a few occur north through Central America to Mexico, and also several from New Zealand to Tahiti. Fuchsia leaves are opposite or in whorls of three to five, simple lanceolate, and usually have serrated margins (entire in some species), 1–25 cm long, and can be either deciduous or evergreen, depending on the species. The flowers are very decorative; they have a pendulous teardrop shape and are displayed in profusion throughout the summer and autumn, and all year in tropical species. They have four long, slender sepals and four shorter, broader petals; in many species, the sepals are bright red and the petals purple (colours that attract the hummingbirds that pollinate them), but the colours can vary from white to dark red, purple-blue, and orange. A few have yellowish tones. 30556
The word succulent comes from the Latin word sucus, meaning 'juice', or 'sap'. Succulent plants, also known as succulents, are plants with parts that are thickened, fleshy and engorged, usually to retain water in arid climates or soil conditions. Succulents are often grown as ornamental plants because of their striking and unusual appearance, as well as their ability to thrive with relatively minimal care. The habitats of these water preserving plants are often in areas with high temperatures and low rainfall, such as deserts. Succulents have the ability to thrive on limited water sources, such as mist and dew, which makes them equipped to survive in an ecosystem which contains scarce water sources. 10987
Geranium is a genus of 422 species of flowering annual, biennial, and perennial plants that are commonly known as the cranesbills. They are found throughout the temperate regions of the world and the mountains of the tropics, but mostly in the eastern part of the Mediterranean region. The long, palmately cleft leaves are broadly circular in form. The flowers have five petals and are coloured white, pink, purple or blue, often with distinctive veining. Geraniums will grow in any soil as long as it is not waterlogged. Propagation is by semiripe cuttings in summer, by seed, or by division in autumn or spring. Confusingly, geranium is also the common name of members of the genus Pelargonium, which are also in the Geraniaceae family and are widely grown as horticultural bedding plants. The shape of the flowers offers one way of distinguishing between the two genera Geranium and Pelargonium. Geranium flowers have five very similar petals, and are thus radially symmetrical (actinomorphic), whereas Pelargonium (and also Erodium) flowers have two upper petals which are different from the three lower petals, so the flowers have a single plane of symmetry. 48592
Lavandula (common name lavender) is a genus of 47 known species of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is native to the Old World and is found from Cape Verde and the Canary Islands, Europe across to northern and eastern Africa, the Mediterranean, southwest Asia to southeast India. Many species are cultivated extensively in temperate climates as ornamental plants for garden and landscape use, for use as culinary herbs, and also commercially for the extraction of essential oils. The most widely cultivated species is often referred to as lavender, and there is a colour named for the shade of the flowers of this species. 29084
A standout Snow Gum spotted during a hike through the snow on Mount Baw Baw in Victoria, Australia.
"There are some trees you just want to reach out and touch" - by unknown
This photograph was printed in PHOTO REVIEW #91 of March – May 2022
Editor Don Norris wrote: -
This is such a strong composition. The central figure of the frosted tree has the feel of a performer in the spotlight. It instantly commands our attention and as we follow the line of the trunk to the almost mossy looking ground, we notice the delicate frost pattern that subtly mirrors the shape of the tree. Then, with a slight sensation of pulling back for a wider view, the eye explores the gently glowing trunks in the background with their volumes of frost-tinged foliage. Beyond, we see what a dark, grey day it must have been. Delightfully atmospheric.
Protea is both the botanical name and the English common name of a genus of South African flowering plants, sometimes also called sugarbushes or fynbos. The family is Proteaceae. In local tradition, the protea flower represents change and hope. The extraordinary richness and diversity of species characteristic of the Cape flora are thought to be caused in part by the diverse landscape, where populations can become isolated from each other and in time develop into separate species. The main vectors responsible for the transfer of pollen in protea cultivation are birds, insects, and wind. Some Protea species exhibit both self-pollination and cross-pollination as a method of reproduction. Cross-pollination is preferred, though, as a method of reproduction because it provides genetic diversity in the population. When cultivating proteas, breeders use hand pollination as a controlled method to transfer pollen from one flower to another. Proteas usually flower during spring. The general structure of their flower heads consists of a mass of flowers on a woody receptacle. The ovary is protected by the receptacle, thus is not seen when looking at the flower, but the anthers are present at the top of the flower, which can then easily transfer the pollen to the vectors. 52913
Anthurium is a genus of about 1000 species of flowering plants, the largest genus of the arum family, Araceae. General common names include anthurium, tailflower, flamingo flower, and laceleaf. It's native to tropical America, from Mexico to northern Argentina and Uruguay. They are grown for their attractive flowering bracts which are popular with the cut flower trade. All parts of the plant, are poisonous. If ingested, may cause mild stomach disorders. 48622
It is a genus of more than 1,000 species of flowering plants, widely distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere and the tropics. Impatiens make up the family Balsaminaceae. Common names in North America include impatiens, jewelweed, touch-me-not, snapweed and patience. Most Impatiens species are annual or perennial herbs with succulent stems. Only a few woody species exist. Plant size varies dependent of the species from five centimetres to 2.5 meters. North American impatiens have been used as herbal remedies for the treatment of bee stings, insect bites, and stinging nettle rashes. 47582
I imagine this apple blossom saying to a Bee, "Pick me! I opened first. The others will have their day in the sunshine but today, there's only me."
From cornell-
A colorful standout in a family of mostly streaky brown birds, Nelson’s Sparrows have bold yellow-orange faces, gray cheeks, and a neat band of yellow across a finely streaked breast. These notably short-tailed sparrows are furtive creatures, spending most of their time on or near the ground in dense marsh vegetation. They breed mainly in marshes in the northern Great Plains and along the northern Atlantic Coast. In winter they occur in saltmarshes alongside the very similar Saltmarsh Sparrow—the two were considered the same species until 1998.
A morning of fog that drew us out of the house and onto the country roads searching for images of natures beauty.
Modeling here in Second Life, I find that there is always a standout look that sets the style agenda for the coming fashion year.
When it comes to casual outfits, the past few years have seen us embracing everything from bike shorts and loose tees to colorful, flowy dresses. For 2022, it’s undoubtedly been the coordinated, matching top-and-shorts sets that have been winning people over here in SL.
This Fatal Fashion’s Natasha Top and Shorts combo sets the bar for fashion leading into 2023, giving off a carefree yet very sexy vibe.
This stellar outfit possesses a well put-together look, lending you the opportunity to select from several top and short options - from solids to petite heart perforated choices, in addition to transparent, colorful ombre pieces within its splendid Fatpack Hud. This [FF] Natasha Top & Short combo comes as a *MEGA PACK* which features both solid color and “Love Lace” texture options to choose from.
It fits Maitreya Lara (+ Petite), Legacy (+ Perky), Kupra (+ Kups), and eBody Reborn mesh bodies.
This Fatale Fashion [FF] Natasha Top & Shorts Set is exclusively available at the SWANK Fall into Autumn Event for November.
Swank Event Landmark:
Measuring 10 to 11 inches, this standout lives in eastern South America—and looks like it just walked out of a jungle salon with volume to spare. That pale, tousled crest isn’t for camouflage—it’s for communication, mate attraction, and establishing dominance.
Sure, it might break up the bird’s outline in the foliage just a little, but let’s be honest: this is a look meant to be noticed. The contrast with its darker body makes it less “blend in” and more “make an entrance.”
With flair in its crest and debonair air,
It once dated a toucan, then ghosted a bear.
It pecks not for hunger but pure social clout,
It taps just to gossip, not sort termites out.
Duranta erecta is a species of flowering shrub in the verbena family Verbenaceae, native from Mexico to South America and the Caribbean. It is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in tropical and subtropical gardens throughout the world, and has become naturalized in many places. It is considered an invasive species in Australia, China, South Africa and on several Pacific Islands. Common names include golden dewdrop, pigeon berry, and skyflower. Duranta erecta is a sprawling shrub or (infrequently) a small tree. It can grow to 6 m tall and can spread to an equal width. Mature specimens possess axillary thorns, which are often absent on younger specimens. The leaves are light green, elliptic to ovate, opposite, and grow up to 7.5 cm long and 3.5 cm broad, with a 1.5 cm petiole. The flowers are light-blue or lavender, produced in tight clusters located on terminal and axillary stems, blooming almost all year long. 21375
Yellow flag iris at Wildwood Lake in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
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f/6.3 1/2000 sec. ISO5000 600mm
I'm not sure if this is bioluminescent. It seemed to be quite bright in the very low light I was in. Sorry I don't have an ID.
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1/5 sec. f/5.6 250mm ISO100