trichocereus grandifloras

Chandler, Arizona

Spring 2019

taken at the Hitachi Seaside Park in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki, Japan

taken at the Hitachi Seaside Park in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki, Japan

“We're here for a reason. I believe a bit of the reason is to throw little torches out to lead people through the dark.”

― Whoopi Goldberg

This year they done well my Torch lilies,

Coming toward the end.

So you did fairly well with the goals you set for your pride

And even though you’re like a tightrope walker with a fear of heights

And your legs wobble and your arms helplessly flail around

You strive to maintain the highest level of not giving up

No matter how hard you try

To shut down your feverish thoughts

They hunt you down with no regret

Cause you have to fix it all

Lunatic Soul - Blood on the Tightrope

This is the bottom section of a small torch. The orange button is the on/off switch.

Thanks for visiting.

HMM...

Wind sculpted tree skeletons on Grassy Top, with an unsettled atmosphere above, clouds illuminated by the setting sun.

I will be away for a week wandering in the desert wilderness like Moses, though I don't anticipate seeing any burning bushes. I look forward to catching up with your images when I return.

Architectural detail of Frank Gehry’s Museum of Pop Culture, Seattle.

Last light among the silent witnesses of Bandon Beach, Oregon.

Thanks for stopping by. Happy Friday!

Taken at Butterfly World, Preston Park, Eaglescliffe on 29/06/2026.

OK, so Sunday might have found me messing about with a raspberry and a torch, along with some dark material :D

Lazy & uninspired.

We saw these beautiful torch gingers all over the Hana coast in shades of pink and red. The ginger plant has a huge number of variations and is probably the most useful of all flower species on Maui. It is used as a main ingredient in many Hawaiian dishes and grows very prolifically in all areas. The blossoms have no smell until they are squeezed in the palm of your hand, which releases a very fragrant, candy-like smell.

Thanks, as always, for stopping by and for all of your kind comments -- I appreciate them all.

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Macro Monday theme for Nov 23, 2015: All in a row.

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The clouds above Maughold Head Lighthouse catch fire as they reflect the first rays of light after the sun breaks over the horizon. One of the best spots to watch the sunrise on the island with its commanding and secluded view out of the vast expanse of the Irish Sea 🌅

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Looking pretty.

Etlingera elatior

National Botanical Gardens, Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles

Native to Thailand and Malaysia

Mini model of the fire starter from the Hoenn region in the Pokemon series.

Torchic holds a special place in my heart since it was the first starter I chose when being introduced to Pokemon. This little guy is going up on my shelf with the rest of my figures.

Head feather design credit to Azumu on Brickshelf.

Cleistocactus strausii

Silver Torch cactus

A vendor was setup on the sidewalk selling tasty treats. This speciality involved charring a marshmallow with a blowtorch as part of the experience.

Helios 44M-7 58mm f/2 Wide Open

From last August.

Flame caught in a single breath of summer.

Flame Torch Ginger flower

@ Ralph Bunche Park

lensbaby velvet 56

The back of the house is pitch black in winter as there are no street lights, so it's always handy to keep a torch around. This small LED torch is always in my pocket and has lit the way up the back path on quite a few occasions.

Paper Crowns

& Torches

and Ice Cream Giveaway

Saturday, July 4, 2026 Noon - 3:00 PM

South Boeing Gallery

Artist Zaq Landsberg will help young park visitors design and make their own paper crowns, while Englewood Branded's E-Dub Mobile serves up orange sherbet in matcha cones (while supplies last)!

All ages welcome, all crowns encouraged!