Happy Mothers Day!
We spent the day working in the garden. Every once in a while, I would fetch my camera and take a photo like this one of a marigold growing in the backyard flowerbed.
May 2008
Tiny Cactus Flower
While we were in the back yard this afternoon, I took some photos of all the nice flowers and plants. This tiny flower on this ‘Old Lady’ cactus surprised me. I saw some tiny buds earlier in the day and thought they might grow in size and someday produce some nice flowers. This one opened up and is only about a quarter inch in diameter. I think its cute.
Red Cactus Orchid
As anticipated, we’re seeing another one of these beautiful red epiphyllum flowers every few days. The red color almost looks like it was somehow faked. Trust me – the color fidelity is quite close to reality in this image.
Another Bargain Orchid
Last month, when we visited the Botanic Gardens, we acquired this beautiful cymbidium orchid for less than $10. We see them in the garden shop and at the flower concession for around $40. Inexpensive and still as beautiful as the pricey ones.
Disappearing Airplane at the Reagan Library
Yesterday, my Mom and two of my sisters visited us. While they were here we talked about all kinds of things. At one point, photography came up and we discussed favorite photos we have taken. Well, of course, I had to show this picture I took of the now-retired Air Force One aircraft at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, in Simi Valley.
When I stood directly behind the airplane, the highly-polished metallic surface on the vertical fin made the airplane look almost transparent. I knew when I took this photo that I would get this translucent effect.
As for the Reagan Library itself, all I can say is that to call this wonderful historical exhibit a ‘Library’ sells it short of the eclectic museum it actually is.
Icelandic Orange
The Icelandic poppy surprised us with this bright orange flower over the weekend.
People as far North as Alaska have great success with these year after year. When we visited Alaska three years ago, the Icelandics were everywhere we went: Anchorage, Denali and Fairbanks.
