Tuesday, May 21, 2013

"OPULENT ORANGE"

"The rose has been a favorite flower of poets since poetry began. Maybe it's because like a poem, a rose can say so much without saying much at all. The soft silky feel of a fresh rose petal evokes tenderness; the fragrant scent of a fresh spring rose brings refreshment; the vibrant colors of red, pink, peach, purple, orange, yellow, and white roses remind us of the dazzling beauty of creation; and getting pricked by a thorn causes pain. Roses are a reflection of life." ~ Denise by Designs

SOOC, uncropped, no flash - another rose from our neighbor's (to the right) yard

I like the subtle overshadowing to the right.

Thanks for your comments on yesterday's "The Power of Two" roses photo.

Have a terrific Tuesday!

(photo taken 5/19/2013)
Monday, May 20, 2013

"THE POWER OF TWO"

"I don't know whether nice people tend to grow roses or growing roses makes people nice." ~ Roland A. Browne

SOOC, uncropped, no flash

Our neighbors and other subdivision residents are so nice about me taking pics of flowers and other photo worthy finds in their yards. These were photographed yesterday in our neighbor's yard (to the right) of our home.

Also, I am appreciative of your comments / votes on yesterday's "Skyscape" photo; as a result, it was the #2 photo yesterday. Although it was the #1 photo for the majority of the day, I am not complaining or "sweating the small stuff." SmugMuggers rock!!

Have a "pretty in pink" and "rosy" Monday!

***#4 photo of the day***

(photo taken 5/19/2013)
Friday, April 26, 2013   

"WHITE PEONY"

"You should never confuse your career with your life." ~ Excerpt from 16 Things It Took Me Over 50 Years To Learn by Dave Barry, nationally syndicated columnist 

SOOC, uncropped, no flash photography

Do you see the very tiny insect?

Photographed at the same location as yesterday's flower, the sun was really shining upon this and other flowers in the front yard, thus, the light and shadows. Luscious and lovely, the peony is one of nature’s most enchanting flowers. With their full, sensuous shape and clusters of silk-soft petals, richly beautiful peony bouquets herald the arrival of spring and are a favorite of many brides-to-be. Stunning on their own or mixed with other flowers, peonies will catch eyes and captivate every time.

Thanks for your comments and TGIF!!!!

***#7 photo of the day***

(photo taken 4/23/2013)
April 22, 2013

An IRIS in the front yard of a residence on our street 
(around the corner from our residence)

"Spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's party!" ~ Robin Williams
April 22, 2013

An IRIS in the front yard of a residence on our street 
(around the corner from our residence - same as previous iris)

"Spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's party!"~ Robin Williams
April 20, 2013

A yellow ROSE photographed in the front yard of a residence in Lake Village, AR

"Be a rose which gives fragrance, even to those who crush it. ~ Author Unknown
April 23, 2013

Lavender IRISES

"Spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's party!" ~ Robin Williams

Arnold Street
April 2013

CLEMATISES

"Each flower is a soul blossoming out to nature." ~ Gerard de Nerval
April 20, 2013

A red ROSE photographed in the front yard of a residence in Lake Village, AR

"Be a rose which gives fragrance, even to those who crush it. ~ Author Unknown
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

"OPULENT ORANGE"

"The rose has been a favorite flower of poets since poetry began. Maybe it's because like a poem, a rose can say so much without saying much at all. The soft silky feel of a fresh rose petal evokes tenderness; the fragrant scent of a fresh spring rose brings refreshment; the vibrant colors of red, pink, peach, purple, orange, yellow, and white roses remind us of the dazzling beauty of creation; and getting pricked by a thorn causes pain. Roses are a reflection of life." ~ Denise by Designs

SOOC, uncropped, no flash - another rose from our neighbor's (to the right) yard

I like the subtle overshadowing to the right.

Thanks for your comments on yesterday's "The Power of Two" roses photo.

Have a terrific Tuesday!

(photo taken 5/19/2013)
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

"OPULENT ORANGE"

"The rose has been a favorite flower of poets since poetry began. Maybe it's because like a poem, a rose can say so much without saying much at all. The soft silky feel of a fresh rose petal evokes tenderness; the fragrant scent of a fresh spring rose brings refreshment; the vibrant colors of red, pink, peach, purple, orange, yellow, and white roses remind us of the dazzling beauty of creation; and getting pricked by a thorn causes pain. Roses are a reflection of life." ~ Denise by Designs

SOOC, uncropped, no flash - another rose from our neighbor's (to the right) yard

I like the subtle overshadowing to the right.

Thanks for your comments on yesterday's "The Power of Two" roses photo.

Have a terrific Tuesday!

(photo taken 5/19/2013)
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

"OPULENT ORANGE"

"The rose has been a favorite flower of poets since poetry began. Maybe it's because like a poem, a rose can say so much without saying much at all. The soft silky feel of a fresh rose petal evokes tenderness; the fragrant scent of a fresh spring rose brings refreshment; the vibrant colors of red, pink, peach, purple, orange, yellow, and white roses remind us of the dazzling beauty of creation; and getting pricked by a thorn causes pain. Roses are a reflection of life." ~ Denise by Designs

SOOC, uncropped, no flash - another rose from our neighbor's (to the right) yard

I like the subtle overshadowing to the right.

Thanks for your comments on yesterday's "The Power of Two" roses photo.

Have a terrific Tuesday!

(photo taken 5/19/2013)
See photo in original gallery.