Saturday, January 5, 2013

TODAY'S FLOWERS - Oriental Lilies


With our extreme heat lately, there is nothing else flowering
except a few lilies in pots.

Though there are not many, the scent is still almost overpowering


A glamorous virginal white that, on closer inspection,
is quite hairy.


also, these few brilliantly stunning pinks.


Click on the side-bar to access this beautiful meme hosted by
Luiz Santilli Jr. and his team.

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24 comments:

  1. grammie gJanuary 5, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    HI Arija...One of my favorites in the garden , and yes the are very overpowering !
    These are very stunning ..the second one looks like Star Gazer!!
    Grace

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  2. Sylvia KJanuary 5, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    Exquisite flowers and colors and your captures are beautiful as always! Wish I could send you some of our cooler weather!! Take care. Hope your weekend is going well!

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  3. JoJanuary 5, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    Beautiful lilies, Arija. I trust you're feeling better? Take care in that heat. Blessings Jo

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  4. CrissouliJanuary 5, 2013 at 11:40 PM

    Arija, a perfect post to post this nomination for Blogger of the Year Award 2012. You can read about the Award here.
    http://astheywere.blogspot.com.au/2013/01/seems-its-award-time.html

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  5. Self SagacityJanuary 6, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    I hope they smell great too, I really like the way Lilies smell.

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  6. Vores haveJanuary 6, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    Nice pictures. Wish you a good day :) Hanne Bente

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  7. HANS-PETER ZÜRCHERJanuary 6, 2013 at 12:45 AM

    Fantastische Fotoserie liebe Arija...

    Herzlichst, Hans-Peter

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  8. Elephant's ChildJanuary 6, 2013 at 1:36 AM

    Brilliant photos. You captured their vibrancy and the nubbly hairs within soooo well. Thank you.

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  9. Ruth HiebertJanuary 6, 2013 at 4:40 AM

    Gorgeous lilies.I have to wait a few more months to enjoy them in my garden.

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  10. SybilJanuary 6, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    Hello, I happened to read your comments on Jodi's (Blooming Writer) blog and just wanted to pop in and wish you peace. May you always have a flower blooming on your windowsill and peace in your heart.

    All the best from another Nova Scotia blogger.

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  11. TexWisGirlJanuary 6, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    gorgeous! the stargazers are so potent!

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  12. The Weaver of GrassJanuary 6, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    I love lilies. I grow them in pots here in the Summer time - but beware of their stamens - brush against them and the stain is so difficult to remove. Still the scent makes up for that.

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  13. LizJanuary 6, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    Pretty lilies! Liz @ MLC

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  14. Richard LawryJanuary 6, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Great photos. I really like the close up.



    An Arkies Musings


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  15. Florida Farm GirlJanuary 6, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Oh, your oriental lilies are so pretty! They're one of my favorite flowers. The attendants at my wedding carried those pink stargazers. I found the white Casablanca lilies a few years ago. Hope you're feeling better.

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  16. UnknownJanuary 6, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    these are so pretty! love your macro of the white lily.

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  17. DianneJanuary 6, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    The white is gorgeous Arija but oh! that pink lily is exquisite .... I can smell the fragrance from here.

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  18. Mary Howell CromerJanuary 6, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    Very pretty Lilies Arija! One of my daughters gives me Star Gazer Lilies on Mother's Day and I adore their fragrance and can imagine that your lovlies have a similar fragrance. Happy week and take good care~

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  19. EcoRoverJanuary 6, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    Sorry for your crazy heat wave and the wild fires. Glad there is some beauty in it.

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  20. LayaneeJanuary 7, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    While you are having crazy heat, we are in the midst of winter. Seeing your lovely lilies feeds my soul. I do hope that this next year is one of happy moments and unique blessings.

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  21. A Colorful WorldJanuary 7, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    Such gorgeous lilies!

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  22. UnknownJanuary 8, 2013 at 2:18 AM

    Gorgeous indeed!

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    Nice shots, I love the Oriental Lily flowers, they are beautiful, huge and fragrant...

    Love your pictures. I had my last Oriental Lily flower of the year bloom yesterday, check out my picture.
    Michael
    Oriental Lilies and Geraniums

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  24. UnknownMarch 15, 2017 at 12:10 AM

    Indeed, these are really beautiful flowers. Couple of months ago, I hired one of best Florist Delivery services in city for decorating venue with beautiful flowers for my family get together party. Everyone appreciated these decorations.

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