Going into the Botanical Greenhouses, I thought I would behave properly.
After all, I am an adult.
After all, I am an adult.
I had planned to calmly and professionally
take down the names
of EACH exotic flower
I photographed.
take down the names
of EACH exotic flower
I photographed.
And then I saw the first flower,
followed by the second and third.
followed by the second and third.
Click, click, click,
went my finger on the camera.
went my finger on the camera.
I rushed along the aisles,
spinning from one beauty to another.
spinning from one beauty to another.
Like a kid in a candy shop,
my eyes grew large
and my heart tapped a double beat.
my eyes grew large
and my heart tapped a double beat.
I stuffed my camera full of photos;
as many as it would hold!
I forgot all about documenting my journey.
So, thanks to me,
you are going to be none the wiser
about the names of the plants I am posting today.
you are going to be none the wiser
about the names of the plants I am posting today.
You will have to settle for feasting your eyes -
like I did!
like I did!
In the end,
it's not "information" that I came here for.
it's not "information" that I came here for.
It was to fill my senses,
to be reminded of what a magical world we live in.
to be reminded of what a magical world we live in.
On Monday, it will be back to reality for me and my blog.
P.S. It's snowing wonderful white snowflakes this morning :(
Hello Rosemary is a great series, this brings some color this spring.
ReplyDeleteVery nicely done!
Greetings Irma
Też bym nie miała umiaru w robieniu zdjęć. No i dobrze zrobiłaś, bo kwiaty są cudowne. Pozdrawiam.
ReplyDeleteI would not have moderation in taking pictures. Just as well you did, because the flowers are wonderful. Yours.
I recognize many of the orchids--cattleyas, lady slippers, etc. And some azaleas, oxalis, begonias, amaryllis, etc., but you're right, it's not about the names. It's about reveling the the overwhelming beauty.
ReplyDeleteThanks for helping me out with the names of my anonymous flowers Connie :)
DeleteThanks for the eye candy Rosemary! What a feast!
ReplyDeleteI'm not the only person who goes in with the best intentions and gets swept up in the beauty of plants! Phew!
ReplyDeleteje mab er dan niets bij geschreven hebben,maar het is er echt niets minder om je enthousiasme straalt er vanaf .
ReplyDeleteComme je comprends votre trépidation à la vue des ces merveilles... je suis là captivée par vos clichés... Merci pour ce partage.
ReplyDeleteGros bisous à vous et bonne fin de semaine.
Flower, thy name art Beauty.
ReplyDeleteWhat a color sensation this was!
ReplyDeleteWow, those are some breathtaking blooms, especially that one that looks like a striped lady slipper.
ReplyDeleteHaha..you had me laughing here with your excitement!
ReplyDeleteWonder how it would be for you to be living surrounded by these flowers everyday :)
Whoa.. breathtaking! Orchids alone cover such a spectrum of colour and form!
ReplyDeleteHello Rosemary - beautiful pictures you show of some beautiful flowers. Wish you a good weekend :)
ReplyDeleteLOL yes, hard not to go mad when you see all this beauty...I would have behaved like you :-))) The photos are stunning and I do recognize some of the flowers :-) Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteWonderful post Rosemary. I recognise about half of these flowers and also the singing heart as you skipped from one delight to another. What a marvellous time you must have had!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely striking images!
ReplyDeleteMagic for the eyes and how wonderdul to admire since it is has snowed also this morning in the south of France!!
Thanks for sharing, Rosemary and enjoy your WE!
Oh Rosemary
ReplyDeleteThank you.
I was in paradise.
Flowers and photos are great.
I send greetings.
simply beautifully captured shots...lovely!
ReplyDeleteExcelente macros com qualidade das lindas flores que são eximias na beleza.
ReplyDeleteparabéns pela sua linda apresentação e pelos belos registos.
Hi and welcome to my blog, thanks for stopping by :)
DeleteHello Rosemary,
ReplyDeleteYou've made very great shots of these very beautiful colored flowers.
Shot 1 and 8 are my favorites, they are really amazing. Well done!!
Many greetings and have a good weekend,
Marco
Hi Rosemary, your photos are amazing. These are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI am very happy to be able to appreciate
ReplyDeletehow their wonderful photos. Hug and thanks
j'aime bien le troisième cliché
ReplyDeleteLook at all the bright and vivid colors in these pics!! Amazing Rosemary.
ReplyDeleteJeez Rosemary,
ReplyDeleteI'm quite ff very keen to look at :-)
What a beautiful flower, and what a schitternede colors. You are here just happy :-)
Greetings, Helma
I'd rush like a mad in such a beautiful candy shop! Soooooooo lovely! Great pictures, Rosemary. Thank you for this flower therapy!
ReplyDeleteTakker for de gode billeder af de mange smukke blomster.
ReplyDeleteJeg har nydt dem.
Ha´ en dejlig dag.
I can totally imagine how you felt in there. You described it so well, like a kid in a candystore, clicking away. Thank you for the gorgeous images! So beautiful, exotic and colourful. Brightens up every day!
ReplyDeleteMarian
Wonderful macros with fantastic detail! And some color to get you excited for what's to come:)
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