Luscious Lotus

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As blooming plants go, this one has a versatility and history that can’t be beat! Don’t confuse this aquatic perennial with the water-lily. The lotus flower is only found in hues of pink or white, and contains the structure that forms a distinctive circular seed pod. Though rooted firmly in fresh water ponds or streams, [...]

Tie-Dyed Fall

Last fall I went in search of some natural fall color. I could see these blue-purple leaves from some distance, so I went to check it out (and, no, I have no idea what they are!). The combination of blues, green, red and yellow all together in one place was a visual feast. Backlit by [...]