Floral Frenzy

Flowers... are a proud assertion that a ray of beauty outvalues all the utilities of the world. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Flowers seem intended for the solace of ordinary humanity. ~John Ruskin

Give me odorous at sunrise a garden of beautiful flowers where I can walk undisturbed. ~Walt Whitman

Flowers have spoken to me more than I can tell in written words. They are the hieroglyphics of angels, loved by all men for the beauty of their character, though few can decipher even fragments of their meaning. ~Lydia M. Child

Fuschia Delight

Blogger's Community Photo Challenge last challenge until September is FLOWERS.

I took a few shots of the Fuschia I have hanging outside my front door this evening ~ playing around a bit with light settings and such, and found that this one taken in automatic using flash gave me the look I appreciated the most.

I hope everyone is enjoying the spring months and wish you all a summer filled with warm breezes and days of fun and adventure (or, even better - a little R and R!)

ENJOY!

Garden's First

Garden's First

Her delicate petals
cast lightly over
rays of gold
outstretched
blue and silver folds
cupping the warmth
as she waits patiently...

silent
and alone.