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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
Bradford Pear Blossoms
Bradford pear blossoms are a true sign of spring. Those these blossoms are pretty, the tree is prone to high wind damage.
Raindrops on Pink Rhododendron
On this rainy day, I had the garden all to myself, so I could concentrate on capturing details of raindrops on this pink Rhododendron, Autumn Royalty, at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, in Richmond, Virginia
Rebirth
Water lilies symbolize enlightment, because the beautiful bloom emerges from muddy waters
Simply Pink
The red-edge cordyline has beautiful deep pink foliage as the afternoon sun creates a glow in the conservatory of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Red Tulips
Red tulips galore at Burnside Farms in Haymarket, 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.
Vibrant Peony
Peonies are a symbol of good fortune and happy marriages.
