That's true, Lyn, but we have to realize that it's spring time on the southern hemisphere. It's like these cyclamen(?) are enjoying the lengthening of the days. Beautiful pink colors enhanced by perfect lighting.
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Hmmmmm... a begonia? A lilac of some kind? Hibiscus? I looked up a couple sites on popular flowers in New Zealand but I'm still stumped (actually, 5 foot 10 inches--I'm shrinking!). An absolute beauty, whatever it is, and appropriate for this cause, Lyn. We have a dear friend, one of the nicest people I know, who's in her fourth battle with it. I myself am an eleven -year survivor so anyone who's battling cancer of any kind has my support. Kudos on the photo.
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The reason why the sun sets in the evening is because it wants to see the sunrise in the morning. I rise in the morning because I want to see them both. RvdB