Southwest Virginia twin Crape Myrtle bushes in full bloom.
Summertime Pink
Flowers
Couple of Keepers
I’m probably in the majority of photo enthusiasts who are finding it necessary to explore not-so-spectacular places close to home, as a result of the pandemic. Actually, I believe these circumstances are making me a better photographer because I have to look harder for compositions. Here’s a couple of examples of “looking harder.”
Special Flowers
I’m blessed having so many beautiful flowers surrounding me this summer, thus brightening my 2020 mood.
Virginia’s State Insect
Our Lantana flowers are now attracting a variety of insects. My favorites are butterflies. The Commonwealth of Virginia where we live has designated the colorful and rather large “Eastern Tiger Swallowtail” as the state’s honorary insect. I’m sure the butterflies could care less that they have been so honored.
Crape Myrtle Time
It’s August and Crape Myrtle time in SW Virginia. White and pink colors brighten our neighborhood.
An Interesting Morning
A short walk-about offered several photo opportunities this morning. The buzzing Bumblebee feasting on our Lantana flowers was interesting, as was getting a close-up of the center of a large Hibiscus flower.
Exploring my Flowers
A brief morning walk in our yard offered a few nice photo opportunities. Unfortunately, it’s just too HOT outside to stray too far from home and the welcome air conditioning inside.
Hydrangea Sunrise
Morning sunlight on a portion of a Hydrangea bush next to our front porch.
Pot-o-Beauty
We have a large flower pot near our back porch, packed with flowers, which right now is very beautiful, given the adjacent blooming of our Summer Yellow-Spotted Lily’s.
