When I saw this image of a woman with all the beautiful flowers, I thought it was so appropriate, as most women think of themselves as nurturers and life givers. I took the photo in Elche, Spain in October, 2019. It is called "The Lady of Elche," and you can find it on many different... Continue Reading →
For Cee's Photography Flower of the Day Challenge, I snapped this photo in Quarteria, Spain near the apartment we were renting. I was loving the riot of colors. I would like to know the name of the flowers, if anyone can help. There was a festive feeling to the flowers, and I felt like dancing.... Continue Reading →
The flowers today are dedicated to my late son, Malcolm, who would have been 43 years old today. He loved bright colors, and was not afraid to wear them, especially shirts and sneakers. The yellow and orange flowers being kissed by the sun remind me of the beauty and constancy of life.
I loved this lone bloom. It seemed to be holding on to the very last. Sometimes, that's what we feel like when troubles come. With faith, we persevere unto our change comes. Holding On! Posted for the Flower of the Day Challenge from Cee's Photography.
The picture of flowers posted today was taken at the Montarosa Olive Oil Farm in Moncarapacho, Spain. One of the few beautiful memories of my childhood was a feature like this in the garden of a wonderful and loving woman who made me feel valued as a child. Seeing it at the olive oil farm,... Continue Reading →
These lovely flowers greeted us as we visited the Novacortica Cork Factory near where we were staying in Quarteria, Portugal. I loved how the real flowers nearly matched the flowers painted on the vase. I wish I could have purchased the vase to bring home and light up my living room. Novacortica Factory, Portugal Posted... Continue Reading →
This wall of flowers was so interesting to me as Douglas and I visited the Roman ruins in the middle of the city of Alicante, Spain. The Roman ruins are called Licentum Ruinas Romanas. The name of the flowers was nowhere to be found, but they were so beautiful that my heart just felt peace... Continue Reading →
