Wow..that is bright and crystal clear. Super job on this flower PJ. I have no idea what kind of flower it is. All I know is, that it isn't a Tulip or Rose. I am so intelligent.
"I never looked for it, gave it no name; yet I knew it always, when the gift of peace came. I stood quite still for the moment that it lasted...Then the light shifted slightly and the moment passed, leaving me...with the lasting echo of its presence.." Diana Gabaldon
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As I said to Robert about his wonderful rose, "I don't know a pansy from a mesembryanthemum" as I'm not the gardener in this house (I'm the cook). But I know what I like and I like this PJ.Yes, it does make me smile.
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What's time anyway? In the scheme of things maybe a day is long enough for Lily? I imagine our life span appears much like a day compared to eternity. Great thought provoking photo. She does seem to be welcoming everyone and she did that her entire life. Maybe there's a lesson there. Nice new avie PJ. You're truly gifted. Nice photo PJ
All of earth is crammed with heaven And every bush aflame with God But only those who see take off their shoes. - Elizabeth Barrett Browning<p>
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Can't say I came here for a smile. The beauty of the blossom attracted me and while I gaped at this lovely image, I noticed the avatar below ... now THAT made me smile ... BIG TIME! ... Thanks!
"Let us forever cherish and hold sacred these moments...for it is our undoing ...should we forget..." -William Shakespeare ... Visit Jhihmoac's Gallery
Anything that excites me for any reason, I will photograph; not searching for unusual subject matter, but making the commonplace unusual.
Edward Weston
"The more we come in contact with animals, and observe their behaviour, the more we love them, for we see how great is their care for their young." - philosopher Immanuel Kant
You will be led to the knowledge of the internal things which are invisible to you, by the external things which you see before you. . . . Even so then, we can represent to ourselves in thought the Author of all that is, by contemplating and admiring the (visible) things which He has made, and ever brings into being.
- Hermes
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On a cold windy day this certainly brought a smile to my face, it's like a ray of sunshine that isn't in the sky. :) Nice colour and clarity. Great shot PJ, thanks for sharing.