The deer misunderstand and think these are hibiscuits, but this one has survived. Taken in my friend Allenda’s hillside stone garden in Huntsville, Alabama.
https://ceenphotography.com/2016/09/20/flower-of-the-day-september-21-2016-dahlia/
Inspired by Cee’s shot today, I’ll follow along.
https://ceenphotography.com/2016/07/29/flower-of-the-day-july-30-2016-hibiscus/
Today when I went out to the front garden, the hibiscus bush had so many blooms, each at a different stage of development, that it looked like a staged demonstration for a class in plant development. The blooms at every stage were so uniquely beautiful, that I took a few dozen shots, almot all of which turned out. Since I’m going to be traveling over the next few days and I’m not sure how many flowers I’ll see, I’ve decided to show you one or two of the blooms a day for the next few days. They won’t be in any particular order––just what catches my eye each day as I dip into my cache of beauties.
https://ceenphotography.com/2016/06/28/flower-of-the-day-june-29-2016-camellia/
I can’t get enough of these Spanish Dancer Hibiscus. There is a new one every few days on the bush I have to pass to get to my garage.
The above photo was taken two days ago. Today, this is what it looks like:
The Spanish dancer has folded her skirts.
https://ceenphotography.com/2016/06/02/flower-of-the-day-june-3-2016-schreiners-iris-gardens/
Thank you Cee for giving me an excuse to go into my garden and look closely at everything I might otherwise overlook. I had no idea that my Royal Poinciana was blooming so beautifully , nor that my bougainvillea had grown up to intertwine with it. I took a few dozen shots of things I would have missed out on if I hadn’t decided to do your daily flower prompt. I know how many hours a day you must devote to your prompts and connecting with each person who enters your challenges. I’m sure others must feel as I do. It is nice to have a prod to exit our computer screens and to get out to commune with nature.
This Spanish Dancer Hibiscus has been giving me luxurious and gorgeous new blooms every day for weeks. I stopped taking photos of them because I’ve photographed them a number of times before, but today I just had to record their beauty one more time. This closeup was one of my favorites. You’ll see others in the days to come.
https://ceenphotography.com/2016/04/26/flower-of-the-day-april-25-2016-bearded-iris-2/
This is the only photo of several I took of this hibiscus that has a wasp on it. I take it he sought to enhance the shot which was fine with me!
https://ceenphotography.com/2016/04/09/flower-of-the-day-april-10-2016-peony/
Hibiscus
This is the single hibiscus on its bush and my next blog posting may indicate why!
http://ceenphotography.com/2016/01/15/flower-of-the-day-january-16-2016-and-color-your-world/
Vampire Hibiscus
Another shot taken on my after midnight photo shoot in the garden. This one was taken with only a flashlight for illumination. The richness combined with the deep red of the anthers brought to mind another denizen of the night.
http://ceenphotography.com/2015/10/20/flower-of-the-day-october-20-2015-tulip-bud/
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