Showing posts with label Water Lily. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Water Lily. Show all posts

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Cactus Flower


cactus flower
Originally uploaded by jk10976
This sweet purple flower grows on the cactus plant. I think this is an amazing thing, cactus that flower. I was hiking out at Ebby's Landing on Mother's Day and saw a prickly Pear Cactus growing on the hillside. This is the PNW. Weirdly beautiful.

Friday, June 13, 2008

Waterlily


Waterlily closeup - 2
Originally uploaded by con-fu-cion
We used to paddle out to the marshy area of Diamond Lake and glide through the lilies. It was marvelous and also a little frightening to be in the marsh. All the dragonflies and frogs and life--I guess life can be frightening.