Pink Flowers at the Quinta

Dictionary says that in Portugal, a Quinta is a large house in the country or on the outskirts of a town. These are pink flowers with the backdrop of Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra, Portugal. Linked to Cee’s FOTD Challenge Photo taken in October 2023

Connie’s garden

Tim, Jack, and I enjoyed a delightful two-night stay at my cousin Connie’s place in Edinburgh. Despite its brevity, the visit was filled with joy as we caught up, chatted, and laughed late into the night. Before we said goodbye, Connie shared her garden, filled with vibrant autumn flowers.. Linked to Cee’s FOTD challenge

Is it Spring already?

I woke up this morning and noticed these tiny buds starting to bloom in my front garden. I am confused …. Is it Spring already? From: bom.gov.au In Australia, the seasons are defined by grouping the calendar months in the following way: So NO it is not yet Spring! linked to Cee’s Flower of the…

Yellow

“In the world of safe hues, like black, red and white, yellow shouts: Look at me. I’m happy!~ Joy Sewing Inspired by Cee’s Flower of the day FOTD Challenge and Xingfumama’s Whatsoever is Lovely Challenge

Sunday walk under the blue skies

A leisurely walk at our local Wilson Botanic Gardens. The sun’s so beautiful today that I had to share this with all of you. Inspired by Hammad’s Weekend Sky But first coffee with some friendly people and pets. I thought I would not be able to post any walk for Jo’s Monday Walk but fortunately…

A walk in Abbotsford Convent

After having a hearty lunch for Mother’s Day, fam and I went to the Abbotsford Convent to spend the rest of the day walking and talking about what has gone by during the past weeks that we didn’t see each other. With lush gardens, the Abbotsford Convent is a slice of the country, an art…

Saturday morning

Pampas Grass with the wonderful blue weekend sky as background. Inspired by Hammad Rais’ Weekend Sky and Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenges

In my garden…

I am waiting for the rain to stop so that I can go to the bank. So this is what I did to pass the time. Here is the Bougainvillea on my backyard. Have a great Monday all! Inspired by Cee’s Flower of the Day – FOTD And Bren’s In the Garden Xingfumama’s Whatsoever is…

A tiny Orange Flower

“Where flowers bloom, so does hope” – Lady Bird Johnson I saw this tiny flower on the hills overlooking Cafe Gia in Rizal, Philippines. Cee’s Flower of the Day – FOTD

Flowers for Cee

I saw in Dan’s post that Chris has had surgery and Cee is there with him to be of support. So that’s the reason why I haven’t seen her for quite some time. Sending you both my well wishes. So here are some flowers for you, Cee …. for Cee’s FOTD Challenge. Taken in our…

Macro Monday

“A rain drop is a living crystalFull of life and awareness Bringing hope, love and happiness to nature’s need. Knowing that in giving of itselfIt will soon cease to be.”(Malcolm Southwood) Inspired by Cee’s Flower of he Day Challenge Xingfumama’s Whatsoever is Lovely Challenge

After the rain

“There’s always something better after the rain.” – unknown Inspired by Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge

Closeups from my Iphone

“Outer beauty is inner beauty made visible, and it manifests itself in the light that flows from our eyes.” – Paulo Coelho Some closeup, unedited shots from my iphone. For Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge – Closeups and FOTD

Bloganuary: Favourite Quote

What is your favorite quote and why? The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched — they must be felt with the heart. -Helen Keller No one can truly understand or appreciate the true beauty of the world just by observing and touching, one must be connected with what…

In the Garden

“Flowers grow back, even after they are stepped on. So will I.” – Unknown I choose the purple and pink flowers as my entry to Cee’s January Pick a Topic from my Photo. Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge – CMMC and FOTD and for Whatever is so Lovely Challenge (initial entry)

Nothing wrong with doing simple things

“There’s nothing wrong with doing simple things.” – PCoelho Double dipping with challenges is not a new thing for me. In fact, I consider it as part of my personal challenges … combining as many challenges in one post. So, here I go with challenges dipped all together… Lens Artist Photo Challenge,, Photographing Public Art…

A garden of purple

”A garden of purple is always in bloom.” – unknown I don know why, but this first one is my favourite and as you can see I even made it my wallpaper. FOTD Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge – CMMC

Christmas Colours

“God never gives someone a gift they are not capable of receiving. If He gives us the gift of Christmas, it is because we all have the ability to understand and receive it.”- Pope Francis Globally, whenever we see red and green, it is automatically associated with Christmas. Although no one knows the origins of…

Hydrangea

“If you peek at Hydrangea petals through a kaleidoscope…Happiness dances round and round.” – unknown Hydrangeas are much loved for their colour-changing blooms which is an awesome addition to the garden. FOTD

Roses in Single Shades

“The Rose is without an explanation; She blooms, because She blooms.” – Angelus Silesius Here are some roses for Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge – CFFC and for FOTD.

Proteas

“Flowers are like friends; they bring color to your world.”– Unknown Proteas are native to southern Africa and belong to the same family of plants (Proteaceae) as Australia’s native Banksias,  FOTD

Orange & Green

“Orange is the happiest color.” – Frank Sinatra This is for Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge – Orange & Green For Cee’s Flower of the Day – FOTD This one is Becky’s PastSquares when we went to a working farm in April 2021. This was the last time that we had a family getaway. You can…

Rain kissed the flower

“Rain kissed the flower,And the petals embraced the rain drops.” – Arvinth Manoharan For Floral Friday #40 and for FOTD

Soft shade of Pink

“ Don’t you know? What makes a rose beautiful is not just its petals but also its thorns.” – Simon B Thomas FOTD

White flowering trees

“A white flower grows in the quietness. Let your tongue become that flower.” – Rumi These are trees that are just now starting to show its white blooms here in one of the streets where I walk. Flower of the Day – FOTD Thursday Tree Love

Tomorrow

“To plant a flower is to believe in tomorrow.” – Audrey Hepburn As the world changes so does the life of a flower. I started documenting this orchid’s daily development from a bud to full bloom. CFFC – Tomorrow FOTD – Orchids

A single red rose

“A red rose is not selfish because it wants to be a red rose.” – Oscar Wilde FOTD Life in Colour

Flowers in a Bucket

”Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.” – Luther Burbank Entry for FOTD and CMMC

Spring Blossoms

“The first blooms of spring always make my heart sing.” – S. Brown It is that time again… these pretty pink Cherry Blossoms are in bloom now. For Cee’s Flower of the Day – FOTD