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Had a little time between loads and found these drying flowers. Was hoping to come up with something unique.
Happy Fence Friday!
"Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope." Maya Angelou
"The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts: therefore, guard accordingly, and take care that you entertain no notions unsuitable to virtue and reasonable nature." Marcus Aurelius
Alongside the cicadas, the other harbingers of summer here, in the flora world, are Agapanthus and Lilly Pillys. In our little Close, six out of the eleven houses have agapanthus sprouting everywhere, just like hairs from an old man's ears! I think I'm getting FOMO—of the aggies, not the nose hairs!
The massive Lilly Pilly in our backyard starts flowering big time in summer, attracting thousands of bees. However, this year, despite it being in full bloom, there are no bees, which is a bit disconcerting. We all know how essential bees are to us, the tireless pollinators, supporting the growth of plants, crops, and ecosystems that sustain life on Earth. I hope they show up soon!
And if you're wondering what a Lilly Pilly is, Wikipedia advises that it is a summer-flowering, winter-fruiting evergreen tree, native to Australia and belonging to the myrtle family. This shot is just one of the tiny little flowers of which there are thousands.
Cheers !
"Surrealism had a great effect on me because then I realised that the imagery in my mind wasn't insanity. Surrealism to me is reality." John Lennon
"Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning. "Benjamin Franklin
I'm not a huge fan of Chrysanthemums plopped into Autumn settings. But their repeating patterns and uniquely shaped petals are really fun to shoot - particularly at exhibits like the Fall Chrysanthemum Show at Smith's Lyman Conservatory.
Although the show is in its final few days the mums are at their peak and absolutely gorgeous. I was able to get in early, before the crowds arrived this morning, and do some macro work without getting in anyone's way. Such a wonderful way to begin the day. ❤️