Sunday, July 19, 2009

TODAY'S FLOWERS ~ 23 * Winter Delights *

While walking across our paddocks yesterday,
these lovely blossoms stopped me on my way



their dainty petals tucked in caps of brightest red



unfurled before my eyes as there I stood and stared
quite unprepared to meet such loveliness of dancing
ballerinas clad in tutus upon a swaying Eucalyptus bow.



and homeward bound, returned to see
these pretty blossoms on my Almond tree!

The world is full of flowers, just click the Logo and you'll see.

Many thanks to Luiz Santilly Jr. and the lovely people on
his team for caring to provide this charming meme.
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42 comments:

  1. NormJuly 19, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    so gorgeous very attractive in my eyes, I love it especially the flower of your Almond tree.

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  2. ReneeJuly 19, 2009 at 8:04 AM

    Oh dear Arija, you are so right and so true. You are love.

    Thank you for your words dear friend. Yes 3 bad things, let them all be gone now.

    Love Renee xoxo

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  3. The Weaver of GrassJuly 19, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    Lovely blooms Arija - I have never seen eucalyptus blossom before - isn;t it pretty.

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  4. JulianaJuly 19, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    pretty...

    My entry this week : in HERE. I hope you have time to visit. Thanks

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  5. IndayJuly 19, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    Won't be long the birds will habituate the Almond Tree. Lovely and colourful flowers in the bush Ma'am Arija. I wonder if the two of us needs some sleeping inducer. lol. All I need is simply to feel or get tired and then I'll be off here.

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  6. AnonymousJuly 19, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    Great pictures and for me very special pictures.
    Eucalyptus blossoms are beautiful and don't grow around here.
    Liebe Grüsse,
    Gisela

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  7. PollyannaJuly 19, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    Wow! That bee shot is amazing.

    The flowers are lovely. Thanks for sharing!

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  8. i beatiJuly 19, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    interesting first flower?

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  9. Mia NJuly 19, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    Yes, yes, like ballerinas in tutus. Wonderful.

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  10. EbieJuly 19, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    Such lovely flowers in winter. I have not seen the blooms from an almond tree. My first time. Thanks to this wonderful meme, I can learn a lot!

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  11. Reader WilJuly 19, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    I love the flowers on your way they brighten up my rainy day.

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  12. DeniseinVAJuly 19, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    What a lovely post; such beautiful flowers and in winter too. Thanks for sharing Arija. have a great week.

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  13. CarverJuly 19, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    Beautiful flowers you have in the winter. It's fun how different parts of the world are in different seasons.

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  14. NaturegirlJuly 19, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    Pretty ballerina tutus is surely what these exotic little gems are!
    If you have almond blossoms..does that mean it's Spring there in your world!!Wishing you a lovely week Arija..this week I find out more...fingers crossed. xo aNNa

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  15. Happily Retired GalJuly 19, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    What lovely blossoms you've shared today! I don't believe seen Eucalyptus blossoms before even though the trees are quite common in Southern California. I'll need to pay closer attention.
    Hugs and blessings,

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  16. CarolynJuly 19, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    Arija, these are such beautiful photos and stunning flowers. It is such a blessing to see such beautiful flowers up close and personal. So delicate.
    Blessings and smiles

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  17. Tess KincaidJuly 19, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    The eucalyptus is just gorgeous, Arija. I've not seen one before!

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  18. Maria BergJuly 19, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    Your poem and the photo with the sun beams, like it. Almond flowers, sweet scents. MB

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  19. JasmineJuly 19, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    Such beautiful pictures. I love your blog.

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  20. PennyJuly 19, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    I came across your blog from weavrs and as a fellow South Australian am interested in the fact that some of our subjects are similar. Love it.

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  21. Pat - ArkansasJuly 19, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    Beautiful photos! Not living around eucalyptus trees, I had no idea that they flowered. How very lovely!

    The almond blossoms are gorgeous!

    Thanks for sharing your photos.

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  22. Luiz RamosJuly 19, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    Beauty and poetry on flowers and photography.

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  23. RosamariaJuly 19, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    Love your photos, Arija!

    Hope you have a nice week!

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  24. Bradley HsiJuly 19, 2009 at 6:24 PM

    Thank you for your knowledgeable comment on our blog. Your flowers are very beautiful, especially the red ones that I have not seen before.

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  25. AnonymousJuly 19, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    The red ones are so unique and I love the almond blossoms. Lovely captures, Arija!

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  26. lazyclickJuly 19, 2009 at 8:04 PM

    Beautiful flowers.

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  27. Maria the fibrefingerJuly 19, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    Thank you Arija for sharing your musings and photos. So delightful.

    xxx

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  28. AnonymousJuly 19, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    Ahh such exotic dancers those eucalyptus blossoms! What a contrast to the Prima ballerinas from your Almond tree :)

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  29. AnonymousJuly 20, 2009 at 1:43 AM

    The first ones are very unusual and I just love your almond tree flowers.

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  30. http://graceolsson.com/blogJuly 20, 2009 at 2:42 AM

    Hej

    I dont have words for to say:

    THANK U SO MUCH FOR YOUR COMMENT.
    I am work as photographer in studio, wedding, etc, but I LOVE IT THE NATURE.
    The nature gives me the peace that I need for to be happy, everyday.

    I like your blog, shot and flowers..and I came here many tims but I did not comment...maybe, I was with shame


    but I am waiting to solve some problem with HTML for me to link your blog.

    congrats
    nice week
    graceolsson.com/blog

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  31. VickyJuly 20, 2009 at 5:28 AM

    lovely blooms, this is the first time I see eucalytus blossoms, the almond flowers are great!

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  32. mimiJuly 20, 2009 at 7:06 AM

    such a stunning flowers, love the orange one looks like a fruit.

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  33. SandyCarlsonJuly 20, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    These are very interesting flowers. It's intriguing how they are shaped. Very complex.

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  34. This Is My Blog - fishing guyJuly 20, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    Arija: That was a beautiful display.

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  35. Mark KreiderJuly 20, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    These are beautiful! I'v never seen these before.

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  36. Luiz Santilli JrJuly 20, 2009 at 4:00 PM

    Arija

    Wonderful flowers on your post!
    Thanks for your support, my friend!

    Luiz

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  37. MaryJuly 20, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    Beautiful....just lovely!

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  38. AnonymousJuly 21, 2009 at 5:32 AM

    Wow, beautiful spring flowers, love the white ones, really dainty. Thanks for the visits and am sorry if am late here. :)

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  39. FrikoJuly 21, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    wonderful photos of wonderful things. Nature in all its glory.
    Thanks for your visit,I will have to visit you too to find out more. I can tell it will be worthwhile.

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  40. RaceJuly 23, 2009 at 6:15 AM

    beautiful flowers you have here! i particularly love the bloom son your almond tree!

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  41. Tess KincaidJuly 23, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    Wonderful poetry, too, Arija. ;^)

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  42. kriAugust 16, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    Dear Arija, I love all your pictures, but most I like your almond-tree, I can feel the lovely scent of it! Greetings from Austria!

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