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/
This beauty was down so low near to the grass that I might have missed it if it were not such a vibrant color.
At this time of the year, these golden cosmos fill the ditches, hillsides and draws near my house in a wild tangle.
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When I came home last night, the street light was shining on this hibiscus a day past its prime. That might have been due to the rain, its age, or this tiny snail I didn’t even notice until I put these shots on my computer and zoomed in a bit. Playing around, I couldn’t decide on a favorite. At one point I turned on a wall lamp a few feet way from it, thus the different light plays. In some of the darker shots, either the moon or a street lamp can be seen through the trees. Interesting playing around with night shots. In some, I intended the grainy, painterly effect. Who would think I could take flower shots every day for years and still be endlessly fascinated? Not a professional. Just a very engrossed amateur. Thanks, Cee.
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 cannas just keep blooming and the bees just keep coming. Thankful for that.
For Cee’s Flower Prompt: https://ceenphotography.com/2017/09/19/flower-of-the-day-september-20-2017-daffodils/
I was late to the awards luncheon because I had to stop and take these photos of the wild tangle of tiny orange thunbergia winding around the bird of paradise plant. Please, Pasiano, don’t trim them away. I love the jungle look. These ladies help to create it.
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For Cee’s prompt: https://ceenphotography.com/2017/09/18/flower-of-the-day-september-19-2017-dahlia/
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