Again, I’m the bridesmaid to your bride, Cee!
https://ceenphotography.com/2017/08/30/flower-of-the-day-august-31-2017-pretty-in-white/
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
When I built the new patio around my studio to assist in drainage, I had to have them build it around this Cardinal’s Crest plant. Here are a few studies of this shady lady. You can click on them if you want to enlarge them.
a stone, an aborted bud, a baby sun rose for a quiet still life scattered among the succulent leaves of this vine.
For Cee’s daily flower prompt.
For Cee’s Challenge here: https://ceenphotography.com/2017/08/22/flower-of-the-day-august-23-2017-rose/
Not many zinnias this year. This little fellow was a volunteer, peeping out from underneath the stone at the base of a palm tree.
For Cee’s Daily Flower Prompt.
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