Category: Flowers

Snow flower – winter stickout

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I was trying to find a name for this plant, commonly known as Bishop’s goutweed, Bishop’s weed, Ground-elder, or Herb gerard. Regardless of its various titles, it is a perennial, winter seeder, herbaceous plant that thrives in many different environments and has a fascinating life cycle. Its ability to spread rapidly makes it a frequent garden challenge. In Finland, we affectionately call it talventörröttäjä, which translates to “Winter stickout,” a name that captures its resilience against the harsh winter elements.

FOTD – Pink roses

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Let pink flowers sprinkle happiness on your day. Pink blooms always make me smile. Whether planted in a garden or gifted in a bouquet, their vibrant shades evoke joy and tenderness, serving as a beautiful reminder of life’s simple pleasures.

The Symbolism of Pink Flowers

The ultimate feminine floral shade, pink flowers represent grace, elegance, love, and joy universally, as well as holding the meaning of good health and fortune in Chinese tradition

For Cee’s Flower of the Day.

FOTD – red roses

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I am still posting photos of roses. Today the colors is red.

The myth behind red roses??

The story paints a heartbreaking picture: when Aphrodite learned that someone was conspiring to hurt her beloved Adonis, she rushed through a rose bush to warn him, tragically cutting her ankles on the thorns. Her blood staining the white petals red is such a vivid symbol of her pain. Sadly, by the time she arrived, it was already too late—he had been taken from her by a wild boar. In that moment of despair, she was left to grieve, weeping as he took his last breaths in her arms, a profound loss that anyone can feel deeply.

For Cee’s Flower of the Day.

FOTD – Warm vibes

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Some sunshine and warm vibes can truly uplift our spirits and brighten our day. Sending these vibes to Cee’s Flower of the Day. The colors and fragrances of flowers remind us of nature’s incredible artistry and the joy they bring to us. Taking a moment to pause and soak in the beauty of them can bring us small moments of happiness, even if only in a bouquet.

FOTD – chrysanthemums – MUMS

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chrysanthemums – MUMS – Known for their vibrant colors and diverse forms. Their stunning blooms can range from soft pastels to brilliant hues My choice For Cee’s Flower of the Day. In addition to their beauty, chrysanthemums hold significant cultural importance in many parts of the world, symbolizing joy and optimism.

Frost: Nature’s Winter Masterpiece

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“Frost is the greatest artist in our clime – he paints in nature and describes in rime.” ~ Thomas Hood

The first frost is the umpire’s final whistle in a game we don’t want to end.

~Adrian Higgins

Slowing Down in a Fast-Paced World

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In its own way, frost may be one of the most beautiful things to happen in your garden all year . . . Don’t miss it. Like all true beauty, it is fleeting. It will grace your garden for but a short while this morning. . . . For this moment, embrace frost as the beautiful gift that it is.–Philip Harnden

In the end, this may be the most important thing about frost: Frost slows us down. In spring, it tempers our eagerness. In fall, it brings closure and rest. In our gotta-go world–where every nanosecond seems to count–slowness can be a great gift. So rather than see Jack Frost as an adversary, you could choose to greet him as a friend.–Philip Harnden,

Captivating Colors of Bergenia Leaves

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The frost equally enhanced the bergenia leaves, creating a stunning contrast where the vibrant green and deep red colors were beautifully accentuated against the soft, delicate white frost. The scene appeared as if nature had carefully brushed its palette across the foliage, simple leaves transformed into a breathtaking sight, rich with color and texture.

Frosty Coniferous Branches

Captures from Finland, Flowers, Nature, Photography

While we had the cold and frosty days I took some close-ups of coniferous branches.

it’s in the details #2

Flowers, lens-artists

Well I took several shots for this week’s Lens-Artists challenge, but as the limited images were six, I could only post that. I think the limited amount of images is a good thing actually, I really should do it more often.

A single wither’d leaf is left
Upon the forest tree,
By angry winds and storms bereft
Of other company:
And though its friends have long since gone,
The wither’d leaf still clingeth on!

– Richard Coe
The One Hope

I chose a slightly different angles and came a little closer – and what I liked about this is that – can you guess what I liked ?

it’s in the details

Flowers, lens-artists

Well I took several shots for this week’s Lens-Artists challenge, but as the limited images were six, I could only post that. I think the limited amount of images is a good thing actually, I really should do it more often.

I really like this shot; the background is the thing that makes this photo stand out for me. The light was just at the right level, softly illuminating the berries and highlighting foliage colors. The autumn colors left, with shades of amber, gold, and deep red blending beautifully, creating a warm and inviting backdrop adds depth to the composition.

I chose a slightly different angle a tad closer – and what I liked about this is that there is a sign of frost in the droplet. The one below the focus is on the berry.