Four years ago today, one the finest people I’ve ever known – my father-in-law passed away. This is a repost in honour of him. For me, there’s a daffodil in every dustbin – Eric Sykes I love this quote and was so glad to finally have a photo to go with it. I found the quote …
Last weekend, I went to Allen Gardens to see the Christmas display before it ended. It was so beautiful.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better – Albert Einstein
One of the best features of my 70-300 mm lens is that it takes macro shots or distance shots. I captured this distance shot (that’s me in the centre of the reflection!) on the same day I took the flower shots of the past few days’ posts.
Stoloniferous, perennial succulent with basal rosette of spiky, narrow leaves. Leaf margins break away leaving long white thread-like fibers. Bears a tall flower spike from the center. Flowers are yellow to green, bell-shaped.
When you visit Allen Gardens with someone who specializes in ants, you tend to see one or two. Or hundreds.
Flowers are restful to look at. They have neither emotions nor conflicts. – Sigmund Freud
The best way to pay for a lovely moment is to enjoy it. – Richard Bach
Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment – Buddha
