One last zinnia before I head out. I’ll be gone for six weeks so I may or may not post a flower of the day from Wyoming, Missouri, Minnesota and Alabama! I leave in a week. Lots to do!!
See the most incredible rose photo HERE.
I first spotted this little green fellow yesterday afternoon. He was just inspecting this lush hibiscus. He seems to have found his breakfast spot and so I went in to have mine as well.
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When I next saw him it was 24 hours later. The Hibiscus does not seem the better for his attention. Below is his dining spot, somewhat depleted.
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https://ceenphotography.com/2017/09/26/flower-of-the-day-september-27-2017-pumpkin-and-mums/
I don’t think I’ve ever photographed this newest hibiscus in my family. It’s planted in a spot I don’t often visit, by the gate between the outside kitchen entrance and the back yard. When Pasiano left the gate open, letting the dogs into the kitty domain, I went to close it and discovered this somewhat splendiferous overblown beauty. It’s not what I would normally buy. Now I’m curious about my state of mind when I succumbed to its gaudy flashiness.
The Spanish name for the hibiscus is “obelisco.” Why this is, I do not know, unless it is because of the long stamen which is remotely obelisk-shaped. jdbphoto
Just found this new bloom hiding out in the lower garden. Thanks, Cee, for driving me out in search of a flower for the day!
For Cee’s Flower Prompt.
For Cee’s Flower Prompt.
Two bouts of heavy rain in the past two days have left my newest hibiscus rather waterlogged. I had to hold its head up to get one of these shots:
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For Cee’s Flower Prompt.
I had a yellow and purple Spanish Dancer hibiscus that I shot yesterday all ready to post. Then I saw this red one, just born today, and changed my mind. Here’s a little closer view:
and one with an unplanned-for visitor:
For Cee’s Flower prompt.
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