Flowers & Plants

River Grasses

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Standing Out From The Crowd

Maiden ornamental grass is a favorite landscape border. I captured this image when the late evening sun illuminated the grass at the Arboretum in N. Chesterfield, Virginia

Blowing In The Wind

Maiden ornamental grass is a favorite landscape border. On this fall day I was searchin for the last of autumn colors and the rows of ornamental grass caught my eye at the Arboretum in Richmond, Virgina. On this fall afternoon the sun illuminated the blades of grass with a silvery effect.

Almost There

The ginkgo has a distinct fan-shaped appearance and is a symbol of longevity

Zinnias

A lovely field of orange zinnias at Tuckahoe Plantation in Goochland, Virginia

Green Reflections

The green plants including this snake plant have created abstract reflections. This day I stopped in the conservatory at Lewis Ginter Botantical Garden in Richmond, Virginia and this abstract reflection in the water caught my eye. The snake plant brought back memories of my mother having several of these plants that lasted for years. Snake plants are perennials that can grow from 8 inches to 12 feet high. They have sword-like and stiff leaves that grow in an upright postion.

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.

Hardy Orange Tree

These hardy oranges had the appearance of lemons. I discovered that this hardy orange tree on the grounds of Tuckahoe Plantation in Goochland, Virginia. The hardy orange is is Poncirus trifoliata, but commonly called hardy orange and is in the citrus tree family.

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

Perfection Is A Delusional Vision

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

Yellow Cosmos

Cosmos flower is a member of the Asteraceae family, which refers to the Latin word aster or star. They are wildflowers and they represent peace and love. I captured these flowers on a visit to Tuckahoe Plantation in Goochland, Virginia

Almost There

Sunflower waiting for the sun

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.

Mimosa Tree Bloom

Mimosa trees are smalldeciduous tree with puffy pink flowers and a fast growth rate. It is an Asian species trees that is commonly grown in the southern part of the U.S.A. The mimosa blooms are pink, silky and delicate; and its leaves have a fern like appearance. The biggest downside of the mimosa is its invasive potential. The seedpods of the mimosa tree hangon after the foliage drops, giving a messy throughout the winter. At one point I wanted a mimosa tree in my yard, until I relized this was an invasive weed. On this summer evening I wanted to capture the beauty of this tree with its deep green fern like leaves.

Winter Pink Tulips

Winter pink tulips drenched in light. Pink tulips are a symbol of caring and good wishes.

Glistening In The Rain

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

Thriving Beauty

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

Rebirth

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

White & Pink Tulip

Pink tulips symbolize happiness and confidence, and are normally presented for offering best wishes. Pink tulips are appropriate for a friend or family member. One can find rows of various colors of tulips in the garden at Tuckahoe Plantation in Richmond, Virginia

Spring Blossoms

Cherry blossoms in Central Park in New York City

Circle of Longevity

The ginkgo's distinctive fan shaped leaves are at times referred to as a symbol of longevity, because the ginkgo tree can survive for a thousand years. The yellow ginkgo leaves are one of my favorite leaves. We have many ginkgo trees in Richmond, Virginia, allowing me to collect several leaves to make an artful presentation of the yellow ginkgo leaves with a black background.

Saturated

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

Ready For Harvest

Pollak Vineyards is a small family owned winery founded in 2003, located west of Charlottesville, Virginia. Pollak Vineyards is one of the 33 wineries located along the Monticello Wine Trail in Virginia. September is when the grapes are normally harvested along the Monticello Wine trail. On this September morning, we walk through the vineyard to get a close look at the Pino Gris grapes on the vines, which were ready for harvest.