“The flower that follows the sun, does so even on cloudy days” – Robert Leighton
These are two of the most prolific flowers at this time of year.
Quote found at http://www.quotegarden.com/flowers.html
Wildflower Wednesday #1
Category: plants
My Mom’s Birthday
“I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life.” – Abraham Lincoln
Rose delivery to heaven.
Quote found at http://www.quotegarden.com/mothers.html
Still More Rousseau
“Nothing makes me so happy than to observe nature and paint what I see” – Henri Rousseau
Finished my last available book on Rousseau Portrait of a Primitive by Ronald Alley excellent biography and a good chronology of his works.
I continue my quest to capture greenery and portray it in Rousseau’s style. I’ve said this before, I need to develop some contrast somehow. I’ll continue to work on it.
Quote found at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/h/henri_rousseau.html
Spring Flowers
“Spring work is going on with joyful enthusiasm.” – John Muir
Little spots of flowers in an urban environment. Walking around Philadelphia I remembered the magic of spring in more temperate climates than where I live. A single flower is magic.
Quote found at https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/spring?page=2
Frond Power
I continue to be fascinated by palm fronds. This one has the lighter area radiating from it’s stem. The patterns found in nature continue to amuse me.
Jurrasic Florida
Only thing missing are the dinosaurs. These ferns were 4-5 foot high.
Next time at the park I’m going to carry my wide angle zoom for some different perspectives. I was limited by telephoto.
Picture This by Frank 