This one was huge. It waited for me a few mornings ago, fully opened and perfect. Ah, nature.
See Cee’s flower HERE.
Whatta Hibiscus! Flower of the Day, June 22, 2017
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Category Archives: Mexican Flowers
Bougainvillea Canopy: Flower of the Day, June 20, 2017
Red Hibiscus: Flower of the Day, June 19, 2017
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.
Summer Mix: FLOWER OF THE DAY, JUNE 16, 2017
Weeds are Flowers, Too!: Flower of the Day, June 12, 2017
These little guys popped up in the crack between my neighbor’s sidewalk and mine. You can click on the photos to enlarge them.
For Cee’s Daily Flower Prompt.
Euphorbia milii: Flower of the Day, June 11, 2017
Found this little Crown of Thorns in the back garden of a little restaurant in Ajijic.
Heliconia: Flower of the Day, June 10, 2017
Pick of the Crop: Flower of the Day, June 7, 2017
(Click on any photo to enlarge all.)
The hibiscus bush next to my ramp between my bedroom and studio is especially lush this year.
For Cee’s Flower Challenge.
Flower of the Day, June 3, 2017
Why is this flower called a “copa de oro” even when it is purple instead of gold? Perhaps because of that deep heart that glows like a burning cauldron of gold at its center. These vines have grown to cover my jade plant and my studio. They seem in the one photo to be growing higher than the massive palms. Perhaps they are seeking to grow up to the sun that they imitate at their heart of hearts.
(Click on any flower to enlarge all and see their hearts of gold.)
Copa de Oro: Flower of the Day, June 2, 2017
These copa de oro blooms on the right have formed a tight little fist that will spring open to reveal the petals that are shown on the left..
For Cee’s Flower of the Day prompt.
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