A friend gave us a lilac bush which we planted in the spring. It had a tough summer in the heat, but it hung on. Within the past several days it sprouted these buds and flowers at the tip of a single twig. Thanks for the surprise!
Retired economics professor (“dismal scientist”). Married 40+ years to the love of my life; we have two grown daughters, both married, two granddaughters and a...
@rhoing I got shot of these lavendar tiny "daisy like" flowers in dead brown leaves....it did remind me that we are about to go into ...da da da! ...the DEAD ZONE. I started this project in June...so I am freaking a bit! I don't know what to shoot. that is why i am doing that book challenge.
@espyetta I conjectured that last winter seemed long for us new to 365 because we were "looking" and seeing more carefully, or with a new sense of vision and I for one just got sick of the gray of winter. But if your favorite colors are in my post for two days ago, then you're ready for winter! ;)
@sparkleplenty1 Thanks again, Joyce! I did my best to hide the black "burns" on the leaves... ;) @digitalrn Indeed, it is, Rick! Has foliage peaked at your place yet or is it still to come? @exposure4u Thanks, Wendy. As you may know, I'm a sucker for images that grab the viewer by the eyeballs with a strong DOF effect! @michelleyoung Thanks so much, Michelle! Your opinion and comments mean a lot!
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@digitalrn Indeed, it is, Rick! Has foliage peaked at your place yet or is it still to come?
@exposure4u Thanks, Wendy. As you may know, I'm a sucker for images that grab the viewer by the eyeballs with a strong DOF effect!
@michelleyoung Thanks so much, Michelle! Your opinion and comments mean a lot!