Rhododendron

Today I played in a teams golf tournament at Matamata (or Hobbiton). This magnificent stand of Rhodo's caught my eye. Keeping with the lyrics theme
Rhododendron by Max Alan
Rhododendron in the morning, how you glisten in the sun
Rooted shallow in the cold northeastern ground
Blooming on the hillside when the summer's just begun
A vivid image of a tranquil mountain sound
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aq0z-dvG5Do

[Dianne]

What a gorgeous lot of colour. How did your team go in the golf?

[Helen Westerbeke]

love it!

[Issi Bannerman]

Fabulous image and what a great Rhododendron.

[Diana]

How stunning!

[julia]

Stunning.. almost a pink hue to match the Rhodos in the sky..

[Joan Robillard]

Beautiful

[Brian]

Glorious

[Mark St Clair]

Oh wow! to golf next to that set must be nice

[Beverley]

It’s sooo impressive… beautiful

[Pat Knowles]

Just amazing to see this! Matamata is a lovely wee town.

[Glover Shearron, Jr.]

WOW!!! I have NEVER seen rhodo that big before! Wow!

[Barb]

My, goodness! I have NEVER seen anything so spectacular! On another note... We spent several months in Matamata in 1993 at a Discipleship School. Loved it there!

[LManning (Laura)]

Stunning!

[Rick]

Lovely capture.