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Life in Colour Challenge: Red – August 7, 2021

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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: On the Water

Published on July 3, 2021 by Russell Smith9 Comments

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: On the Water

Paranoia

Published on May 27, 2021 by Russell SmithLeave a comment

Paranoia causes one to focus all attention on tiny details, while the big picture fades at the edges. Along the way, boundaries are lost. Anger and fear are the only emotions left.

Cee’s FOTD Challenge: 28 April 2021

Published on April 28, 2021 by Russell Smith7 Comments

Today’s theme for Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge is azaleas.

Cee’s FOTD Challenge: April 25, 2021

Published on April 25, 2021 by Russell Smith7 Comments

The tulips this year have been nothing short of stunning!

I’ve seen some amazing begonias as well.

Water droplets always *give* depth and a certain je ne sais quoi.

Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge

Dogwood, April 24, 2021

Published on April 24, 2021 by Russell Smith2 Comments

Haiku by Russell Smith

Dogwood branches sway
breath of Godhead just a breeze
darkness lights the way

Becky’s April Bright Square Challenge: April 23, 2021

Published on April 23, 2021 by Russell Smith3 Comments

April Bright Square photo challenge brought to us by Becky B of Becky of Winchester.

Cee’s FOTD Challenge: April 21, 2021

Published on April 21, 2021 by Russell Smith2 Comments

Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge

Cee’s FOTD Challenge: April 19, 2021

Published on April 19, 2021 by Russell Smith5 Comments

Today I visited my favorite nursery in Annapolis, Windwood Gardens. I’ll be sharing my finds there over the course of the next week or so. I’ve always loved coleus. Their blossoms may not be much to look at but their leaves are stunning. I think they make a great border plant.

While I was at Windwood Gardens, I took the opportunity to buy some cockscomb, also known as celosia. My masterplan is to build a nice butterfly garden. Yesterday I planted some buddleja, which also goes by the name of Summer Lilac or butterfly bush. I’m hoping and praying that I can attract butterflies to my home, sparing me the need to go out into the field to track them down. Not that I don’t want to sally forth, but it would be nice to have some homegrown butterflies as well.

At last I am beginning to appreciate Cee’s devotion to dahlias. Today I saw such a variety that it made my head spin. So this is my offering for Cee’s Flower of the Day challenge. I’ll be sure to keep you all posted on the progress I’m making with the butterfly garden. If anyone has some suggestions for other flowers to include, I’m eager to hear from you! Cheers, fellow flower lovers!