Flower Safari

Last weekend I went around out town looking for spring flowers to photograph. I drove around and as soon as I saw a pretty flower I jumped out of my car and snapped a photo. I'm sure more than one person thought I was nuts. But then a few days later we were driving down the road and there was a woman standing in the middle of the divider snapping photos of some iceland poppies. "Look Mom - she's just like you," yelled my kids. Yes, I said, yes she is! Thanks to Mom for identifying last weeks photo - it is called a Tulip Magnolia tree.

Pink Magnolia

I've heard of Steele Magnolias but pink magnolias? Is that what this tree is? Does anyone know? At first I thought they were called crepe myrtles but I looked those up on the internet and that is a different tree (which I also love). There are several of them around where I work and they are just gorgeous. I love the fact they are one of the first trees to give us flowers and color as the winter nears its end.

Memories

It has been very cold and rainy around here lately so I've decided to dwell on summer memories. This is a photo of the vegetable stand that exists every summer by our house. It is such a beautiful sight and always brings a smile to my face.

The Joy of Water

What is it about the beauty of a fountain? The sound of rushing water? The sweet smell of falling drops? I love fountains and this weekend when we went to Southern California our hotel did not disappoint. They had beautiful grounds and several fountains. This little beauty was in the courtyard below our balcony and I really enjoyed watching it and listening to it's peaceful sounds.

Proud as a Peacock

We took a trip to the now imfamous San Francisco Zoo last weekend and had a wonderful time. It was a bright sunny day, the zoo was not very crowded and there were many beautiful animals to be seen. They have peacocks just wandering around and this little guy was clearly proud to strut his stuff for us.

A Single Moment

I don't know what kind of flower this is but I love how it is so simple yet exquisite. The color, the veins, the simplicity of it all. I have seen these flowers in red but not sure if they come in other colors. I'll have to keep my eyes open.

Don't be a Pansy

So what's with that saying any way? "Don't be a Pansy?" Why not? As far as I can see pansies are pretty darn special. They are so beautiful, so perfect and most of them have multiple layers of color that make them really interesting. I think I'd be happy to be a pansy!