iris reticulata

All posts tagged iris reticulata

First flower

Posted by Photonstopper on March 17, 2010
Posted in: Uncategorized. Tagged: , , , , , , , . 4 Comments
First Flower 2010
First Flower 2010

The first flower of the season opened at home today. We thought it would be a crocus budding nearby but, no, it was a miniature iris. Absolutely beautiful, even in the early evening shade, exploding out of the dark litter and mulch. Our worry over Tasha continues despite a fairly good weekend. While she did come out and welcome us home tonight, she continues to hide most of the time and, well, just doesn't act right. We fear it could be worse than "only" a skin problem. Kind of dampens our excitement over the flowers.

Read and post comments | Send to a friend

It’s spring, and this isn’t a car blog.

Posted by Photonstopper on March 29, 2009
Posted in: Uncategorized. Tagged: , , , , , . 6 Comments
Greeting the Sun
Greeting the Sun

Unexpected sunshine and blue skies greeted us this morning. A quiet thunderstorm had passed over us before dawn. The landscape was left damp with beads of water standing on the fresh green of young spring flowers pushing up to herald spring. After a few errands She decided to root around a bit in the flower beds. I changed the bird feeders, putting away that providing for high demand, leaving only the thistle seed feeder and one for suet — our spring and summer selection. Tiny and beautiful flowers (Iris reticulata) were in full bloom and posing for admirers and photographers. I retrieved my camera with macro lens and did a little shooting. It was wonderful to be out enjoying the day and to forget about car shopping. I work this afternoon, however, so I heaved a sigh and went indoors for lunch and to dress for the office. It's spring and this isn't a car blog.

Sunny Sunday Morning
Sunny Sunday Morning

Read and post comments | Send to a friend