Flowers and Nature

River Grasses

The green grass on the James River at Pony Pasture have a hint of yellow, indicating the change of fall foliage.

Scarlet Passion Flower

Passion flower is an herbal supplement used to treat anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and hysteria. It is a perennial climbing vine with vibrant colors. I captured this red passion flower in the conservatory at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia

Pink Explosion

Globe Amaranth plants are annuals but will reseed itself for years. They grown 6 to 12 inches hight with thick green stems. The flower heads are clusters of florets tht resemble large clover flowers. They range in colors of pink, white and lavender. They are also call "explosion of colors". This border of pink explosion caught my eye on a late summer afternoon at Lewis Ginter Botantical Garden in Richmond, Virginia

Red Sun

Red Sun is a variety of sunflower that produces vibrant red petals with a dark brown center. The Red Sun sunflower is an annual that grows from seed up to 6 feet tall.

Mexican Sunflower

The Mexican sunflower is in the daisy family that have large, brightly colored daisy-like flowers on thick stems, that grow 4-6 feet tall. I saw these bright orange tall flowers at Tuckahoe Plantation in Goochland, Virginia on a hot September morning

Thriving Beauty

This white Victorian water lily still reflects beauty betweena these lily pads at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia

Compass Flower

The Compass plant is a tall, coarse, sunflower like perennial flower that grows 3-12 feet high. The Compass flower belongs to the Aster family of flowers. This bright yellow patch of flowers caught me eye and reminded me of small sunflowers

Autumn Gold

The Ginkgo tree is one of the most beautiful trees with distinct fan shape leaves that turn a bright yellow in the fall.

I'm Ready

The yellow cosmos flower is ready to bloom and show off its yellow petals. Cosmos flowers have long thin stems, and they grown from 1 to 7 feet tall, depending on the species. The bright yellow petals caught my eye while visiting Tuckahoe Plantation in Goochland, Virginia

Passion flower is an herbal supplement used to treat anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and hysteria. It is a perennial climbing vine with vibrant colors. I captured this red passion flower in the conservatory at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia

White Lotus

Flowers often have spiritual and religious meaning, because they rise from the dirt and show their beauty for time each year. The Lotus flower is no different. The Lotus is a delicate flower with many layered petals around a central core. The Lotus flowers exude beauty and grace. Most varieties grow in the water of muddy ponds and creeks. The white and pink Lotus flowers are from the Nelumbo family, and carry a meaning of purity and devotion.

Good Morning

Flowers often have spiritual and religious meaning, because they rise from the dirt and show their beauty for time each year. The Lotus flower is no different. The Lotus is a delicate flower with many layered petals around a central core. The Lotus flowers exude beauty and grace. Most varieties grow in the water of muddy ponds and creeks. The white and pink Lotus flowers are from the Nelumbo family, and carry a meaning of purity and devotion.

Pink Lotus

Flowers often have spiritual and religious meaning, because they rise from the dirt and show their beauty for time each year. The Lotus flower is no different. The Lotus is a delicate flower with many layered petals around a central core. The Lotus flowers exude beauty and grace. Most varieties grow in the water of muddy ponds and creeks. The white and pink Lotus flowers are from the Nelumbo family, and carry a meaning of purity and devotion.

Yearning for Light

Flowers often have spiritual and religious meaning, because they rise from the dirt and show their beauty for time each year. The Lotus flower is no different. The Lotus is a delicate flower with many layered petals around a central core. The Lotus flowers exude beauty and grace. Most varieties grow in the water of muddy ponds and creeks. The white and pink Lotus flowers are from the Nelumbo family, and carry a meaning of purity and devotion.

Rebirth

Water lilies symbolize enlightment, because the beautiful bloom emerges from muddy waters

The Best Is Yet To Come

Sunflowers are known for being happy flowers, making them a wonderful gift to bring joy to someone's day . Sunflowers symbolize, adoration, loyalty and the sun.

Almost There

Sunflower waiting for the sun

Glistening In The Rain

These purple flowers gladly open on this rainy afternoon at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, in Richmond, Virginia

Pink Water Lilies

Water lilies are a freshwater plant that is native to tropical parts of the world. Most water lilies have rounded, notched, waxy-coated leaves on long stalks. Some water lilies bloom in the early morning and some open in the evening to catch pollinators. I was delighted to see these pink and white water lilies open in the afternoon at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia.

Pollinating

Honeybees are also pollinators of gerber daisies. I was able to capture this honey bee on this bright yellow gerber daisy at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia

Red Tulips

Red tulips galore at Burnside Farms in Haymarket, Virginia.

We Love The Rain

Blue Hawaiian elephant ears are a large perennial plants with long stems, heart-shaped green leaves with bluish-purple edges and veins. These plants love water and are grown at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia

Spring Blossoms

Cherry blossoms in Central Park in New York City

Field of Tulips

Burnside Farms in Haymarket, Virginia, boast to be the Holland of America with eight acres of multi-colored tulips.

Bzz, Incoming!

Bees are attracted to sunflowers

Black and White Sunflower

Sunflower symbolize adoration, loyalty and longevity. Sunflowers are know for being happy flowers, and their name is derived from the sun.

Perfection Is A Delusional Vision

Red roses glowing in the sun in the rose garden at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia

Saturated

Arty Dahlia

Dahlias are one of the most popular flowers. It is native to Mexico, so therefore it can stand heat. Dahlias are related to sunflowers, zinnia and daisies

Colorful Seashells

An array of colorful seashells found on the banks fo the James River at Chippokes Plantation State Park, in Surry Virginia