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

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

Happy Fence Friday!

HFF!

The Torch Bearers, designed by Charles Umlauf, has graced the south side of the Flawn Academic Center since 1963. The figures represent sculptor Charles Umlauf's conception of the teacher passing the torch of knowledge to the student.

The Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC), formerly the Undergraduate Library and Academic Center, located on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin, is an undergraduate library and "technology and collaboration" facility. The center, named after former university president Peter T. Flawn in 1983, opened between 1963 and 1964

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.

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

Thanks for visiting.

HMM...

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

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

Thanks for stopping by. Happy Friday!

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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Taken in the Farmhouse Garden at Hyde Hall, Rettendon, Essex one rainy afternoon.

Red Torch Ginger flower. Etlingera elatior. So pretty!

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

Torches of Norway 🇳🇴

When the Northern Lights are dancing under billions of stars and you collect TIME, you will find yourself in the middle of the Universe.

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.

Aka Red Hot Pokers . These African plants are attractive to hummingbirds and pollinating insects.

From last August.

RAF Lockheed Martin F-35B of 617 Sqn out of Marham, catching the early morning Winter light - low flying in the Lake District.

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Smoke photography I don't do a lot of table top photography these are from smoke of an Incense stick.

We went out last Friday night as it was dry (for a change!) but very very cold. I always like taking shots of the lighthouse so struggled down to the beach - thankfully with head torches as it was pitch black. Not sure if I really like this shot but after making the effort to get there felt I had to upload it! Please don't feel you need to comment/fav as I am sure it will not appeal to many!!!

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.

...made a huge difference

...machte einen grossen Unterschied

(Potgieter)

Botanical Garden Krefeld