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Mystery Flower: Cee’s Flower of the Day, July 9,2015

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DSCF1882IMG_0139Does anyone recognize this flower?  I took this picture in the Amazon jungle in Peru. Its petals were very thick and waxy, as I recall.

In trying to discover the identity of this flower, I stumbled upon images of dozens of varieties of Hoyas.  I think they are perhaps the most beautiful flowers I’ve seen–certainly up there in the top ranks, at least.  Has anyone ever seen them?  Gorgeous!!! (Google “hoya flowers” instead of “hoyas” or you’ll end up with images and information about a basketball team!)

Happy Birthday, Patti!  Have fun in New York!!!

For beautiful roses and other flowers of the day, go HERE

Lantana!!! (Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge, July 8, 2015)

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Lantanas, a perennial in the verbena family, grew to bush size in California but grow into trees in Mexico, if not trimmed back. I love the variety of blooms in different stages on each plant.

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Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge: Royal Poinciana

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Go HERE to see Cee’s flower of the day.

Bugambilias (Bougainvillea): Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge.

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 Bougainvillea

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Unfortunately, this beauty is outside my wall on the front of my house where I really haven’t noticed it. This is my very favorite color of bougainvillea (bugambilias in Mexico) and it only stays orange like this when it is in bright sunlight for part of the day.  When I planted it in Boulder Creek, CA, it always turned pink for lack of sunlight in the redwoods.  I need to plant one in my back yard as well so I can see it every day.

To see other photographers’ flowers of the day go HERE.

Marigold Collage: Cee’s Daily Flower Challenge, July 1, 2015

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In late October, everything in Mexico is about MARIGOLDS and Dia de Los Muertos!!!!

Marigold Collage

http://ceenphotography.com/2015/07/01/flower-of-the-day-july-1-2015-dahlias/

Cee’s Flower of the Day Photo Challenge: Mystery Flowering Vine

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Does anyone know what this vine is?  I’ve been trying to grow it for years, but it remains sparse, even though the vine I snipped it off of for a starter was lush.  I keep trying!

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Cee’s Flower a Day Challenge

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I took these pictures in my garden yesterday, before the rain.

This strange object that looks like a meteorite or piece of carved Cinnabar is actually a dahlia. I just edited and edited until this was the end result.. It is rather beautiful, I think, so I'm including it. I think it looks like two hooded women standing back-to-back.

This strange object that looks like a meteorite or piece of carved Cinnabar is actually a dahlia. I just edited and edited , using different filters and tools until this was the result. It is rather beautiful, I think, so I’m including it. I think it looks like two hooded women standing back-to-back. If you look closely, you can see the stamens in the center toward the top.  They also look like the impression of a turtle.

http://ceenphotography.com/2015/06/26/flower-of-the-day-june-26-2015-dahlia/

Zinnia with Butterfly for Marilyn! Cee’s Flower of the Day, June 24 2015

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http://ceenphotography.com/2015/06/24/flower-of-the-day-june-24-2015-roses-along-a-fence/

Black and White Sunday Challenge: Macro

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Black and white Sunday Challenge: Macro (3 images)

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https://bopaula.wordpress.com/2015/06/14/black-white-sunday-macro/

What To do When the Electricity is Off

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After 20 hours without electricity, we didn’t even notice when it came on!  I had just come in from editing pictures I’d taken in the garden.  My friend was making dinner.  Here are the shots I took while on hiatus from the internet.

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