I absolutely lover Stargazer lilies. Their color and texture are hard to ignore.
Their aroma draws anything with a nose closer. It is hypnotic in nature.
But beware of getting too close while entranced. That rusty, dusty pollen has a dark secret.
It stains everything it touches. Sniffer beware.
If you want to clip some for an arrangement, it is best to snip off the stamens first.
FLOWER
A parade is a show moving by as one stands still. Spectators must pay close attention so as not to miss the small, special elements that give the whole thing its spark. My goal was to catch those jewels among the steady flow.
There is a technique to this scan and zoom kind of photography that is very dynamic compared to taking pictures of flowers in a stationary garden.
Here is a gallery of my favorite special sparks.
I love the Blowing Rock parade!
FLOW
If you are a fungi fan, you will love this book.
I used to teach biology so this is right up my alley. Ha
FLOW in mountains with no internet
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