Joyous

Word of the Day: joyous. I think this bush was some sort of Rhododendron, but I'm not sure. The blossoms really stood out in the overcast morning though creating a very joyous mood.

30 Days Wild- found growing alongside a stream by one of the dams we visited.

Finally caught up with 365 after today's post. I won't be bombarding you with pictures now!

[Junan Heath]

Lovely!

[Beryl Lloyd]

Beautiful ! fav

[Joan Robillard]

Beautiful

[Walks @ 7]

Lovely

[Carole Sandford]

Beautiful!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@paintdipper @beryl @joansmor

Thank you Junan, Beryl and Joan!
And thank you so much for the favs Junan and Beryl!

[winghong_ho]

Beautiful capture.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@carole_sandford @wh2021
Thank you Carole!
Thank you Winghong!

[Harry J Benson]

Pretty

[wendy frost]

Pretty flower and capture..

[Suzie Townsend]

So fragile looking and very beautiful.

[katy]

it is beautiful but makesme think more of a gardenia. Love the water in the petals

[Kathy]

I agree with @grammyn that it seems to be a gardenia. The blooms are "pure" looking at their best and smell delightful.

[Kathy A]

Beautiful!

[Shutterbug]

Beautiful blossom whatever it is.

[*lynn]

loveliness

[Diana]

Such a beautiful bloom with those light paper thin petals.

[Oli Lindenskov]

Lovely shot😊

[Steve Chappell]

Beautiful

[John Falconer]

My iPhone says it is some sort of gardenia??? But it’s been wrong many times before!!
Great shot with lovely focussing.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Beautiful close up shot.

[Milanie]

Beautiful

[haskar]

Lovely close up.

[Rob Z]

A lovely shot.

[Islandgirl]

Beautiful bloom!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@grammyn @randystreat @johnfalconer Thanks Katy, Kathy, and John- I think you are all correct. Although I think of Gardenias as being a "southern" blossom, that doesn't mean one couldn't grow in Maine!

@hjbenson @wendyfrost @stownsend @grammyn @randystreat @kjarn @shutterbug49 @lynnz @ludwigsdiana @mubbur @swchappell @johnfalconer @mittens @milaniet @haskar @robz @radiogirl

Thanks to one and all! Looks like my mystery blossom could be a gardenia. I appreciate your taking the time to stop and take a look!