Hippeastrum up close








I might be entering a new photo phase, arty shots. I was playing around with a picture of the the palm tree out front of the house and this is the result. I must take a realistic photo for comparison, but this is a fun shot.

I saw a much better shot of this flower and realised that it was growing in a dilapidated part of my garden. I enjoyed experimenting with different angles. This is the result.

2. Darker edges and I tried to emphasise the curves.

3. It got wet. I needed to do more with the drops!

4. I ended up liking this shot most. It’s quite unnatural this way. The flower should probably droop downwards.
The light was on the right hand side and the photo was rotated. I liked the angles…

I’ve forgotten what the name of this flower is. It’s quite common and thrives with neglect. Please help out.
Found a Grevillea (please correct me if I’m wrong) on my wanderings and loved its flowers. Loving the spirals here.




For Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge (FOTD)
I usually have trouble growing these, but this year I have this one plant with this beautiful flower.



I wonder what this might be.
I’m interested in all guesses
There is a hint in the second photo, if you give up on the first!
Good luck!


I ‘m sorry, but I’ve got no idea. It was in the garden…..
For Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge




I was travelling around and had to stop and take a quick snap, when I saw these all blooming together. They were growing in what seemed like, an abandoned yard. They’re real survivors through quite harsh climate conditions in arid Australia.

I threw down seed in hopes of some different flowers. Here’s my cream Californian Poppy. You might like to compare it to my others here.
For Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge (FOTD)
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