Sunflower

What a bright sunflower. The community garden has lots of sunflowers, some with seed heads as big as washtubs and the birds are going wild.

Orbs of Water

Orbs of Water
Originally uploaded by CaZ*

This closeup rose is covered with droplets of water. Exquisite! When I first started painting, the water droplet was intriquing to me. How realistic of flower could I paint and would it include a bit of dew? Yes, and at the time it was a painting of water lilies.

Manito White Iris

Manito White Iris
Originally uploaded by canyonwriter

Manito Garden's White Iris. I love roaming around the gardens when the flowers are in bloom. There are so many to photograph, so many unique flowers. People amble through the gardens, or paint them. It's very relaxing and regenerating to be around flowers.

Painted Church Garden Orchid

Painted Church Garden - Orchid 2
Originally uploaded by ~Nurse Betty~

This beautiful orchid was photographed by Nurse Betty on the big Island of Hawaii. Thirty-seven years ago, I flew to Hawaii for a vacation with my first husband. We each received a basket with a tiny bottle of wine in it, a lovely lunch, and a purple orchid. How flying has changed.