I had an opportunity to spend more time with my camera today. I put on a Lensbaby Velvet lens, and lost sense of time and space for a bit while I focused on looking for a flower to capture while rambling around in our garden.
We know these shrubs and their flowers as jungle geraniums here, but I believe they are officially called Ixora plants.
I apologise for my inattention lately; hopefully by the end of next week most things medical for my husband (nasty fall at his boatyard; he lacerated his hands, face and both lower legs - through to the tibia - on rust, stone and a length of unfinished fibreglass, cracked a few ribs in the process - what an excellently terrific job on this tumble! He couldn't have done better if he'd tried!) and dogs should’ve settled down a bit. (Three of them have a medley of surgical and health issues.)
It all sounds very hectic - hope all going well.
I wish him a speedy recovery and lots of energy for you too.