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Stuff Found in Our Garden 2

Posted by Viewfinder (Bradenton, FL, United States) on 21 September 2007 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.

Last year we inherited this small, low hedge of nondescript dwarf ixora. Didn't seem like much, but we kept it around. Well, were we ever glad -- because here it is when these little plants finally chose to bloom for us... it was like the whole low hedge was aflame.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL AT AM3. I am out and probably away from the computer all this week. We are headed to north Georgia to spend Thanksgiving with our son and his wife and her family. I hope everyone who celebrates this holiday has a wonderful day, filled with turkey and gratitude for every blessing. And those who do not, I hope will remember to count their blessings and be thankful. Packing and getting the SUV all set for the drive today; we leave very early Tuesday morning and plan to return sometime Sunday.

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Comments (24)

e. from Washington DC, United States

These are beautiful! I can only imagine how wonderful it must feel to have an entire hedge of these red flowers

21 Sep 2007 5:26am

@e.: It is a small visual feast, for sure. Thanks for the kind words.

Keneth from Singapore, Singapore

These are nice. :)

21 Sep 2007 5:36am

@Keneth: Thanks!

Craiger from Vacaville, California, United States

The must make a great hedge! Cool shot!

21 Sep 2007 6:39am

@Craiger: It's a nice row of these little fellas, and when they are blooming... wow! Thank you.

tyan from Singapore, Singapore

i like your figurative abt hedge being aflame!we have a lot here and as a child my sis and i used to remove the fibre from the stem and suck the nectar,heh heh..:)

21 Sep 2007 8:26am

@tyan: Never thought about nectar in these, but kids seem to be able to figure out a lot grown ups miss. Thanks for the nice words of affirmation. Blessings today.

Lost Valley View from Canada

WOW! The color sure jumps out,I bet this looks lovely in the garden!!!

21 Sep 2007 9:58am

@Lost Valley View: Especially good when other things are blooming alongside them. Thanks.

Rebel Szczesny from United States

Hello Viewfinder...I'm being moderated again. Hope this comment isn't twice. Beautiful image.A+

21 Sep 2007 12:20pm

@Rebel Szczesny: Nope, it came up once. Sorry the moderation thing is still going on. I think the 'net has become a much less safe and friendly place. Too many predators out there with nothing better to do. But I digress. Thanks a lot for the A+ on this one. Your site today is a major grand-slam home run.

Bron from Canberra, Australia

Wonderful colour Viewfinder!

21 Sep 2007 1:16pm

@Bron: Many thanks Bron. Blessings.

Brian from United States

Gorgeous! I love the variety of flowers to be found in Florida. This is a nice capture of a part of paradise!

21 Sep 2007 1:50pm

@Brian: Thanks Brian; paradise will be waiting whenever you to come back. ;-)

Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States

Am posting something from a fellow Am3er, Dimitrios, who has an interesting proposal for us...
Dear friends in the am3 world.
I would like to propose the publication of a couple of self portraits for Friday 28th and Saturday 29th of September. It can be anything you like, mirror images which is the easiest, reflection on a spoon! Ha-ha-ha, or even sketches of yourselves.
It will be great to see each other and to meet the talented photographers from all around the globe.
I have the greatest respect for the people that want but cannot due to cultural or religious reasons publish their image on the web.
For these am3-friends that want to participate, I kindly ask them to publish instead a picture of a place in their home town that they are proud of.
Please feel free to copy this text with your daily pictures so we have a great participation.
I am looking forward in meeting you on 28th and 29th September, see ya soon.
Kind regards Dimitrios.

I will probably do at least one of the two days, maybe both.

21 Sep 2007 2:48pm

rainsocks from Singapore

I'm glad you kept them around! They are gorgeous!!

21 Sep 2007 2:57pm

@rainsocks: Thanks; we're glad too. Before they bloomed we were considering pulling them up and planting something else. Now we know they are worth waiting on.

tyan from Singapore, Singapore

hi VF,thanks for coming by today,i left a reply but thought i'd just copy and paste here for your convenience.

oh in billy's words,'you make me blush but carry on'...lol thanks so much for your VERY kind words! I wish i am but i know i am not,for one i dont wear my underwear on the outside,haha. But on a more serious note,i suppose i dont blog abt the burnt food,the eternally dirty house,a messy mom and her kids,the toddler making a nuisance of himself at the supermart blah blah blah. But i really appreciate your kind words,short but touched my heart greatly:)

21 Sep 2007 3:20pm

@tyan: You are so great tyan! I appreciate your humble kindness and caring, which shows in so many ways -- how you love your kids, what you say to people when they comment, what you say to people when you comment. God's blessings be yours always dear lady.

Mandy Provan from Johannesburg, South Africa

Hey VF!! This is an awesome shot - those flowers are magnificent!!!! True perfection, glad you kept them around.

Thank you so much for your very kind and encouraging words at my blog today!!!! I'm deeply appreciative of comments like that as I still doubt my abilities to do the job to std at times!!! So thank you very much ~ you 've made my day!!! Blessings to you and yours VF, may you have a superb weekend! :)

21 Sep 2007 3:47pm

@Mandy Provan: I'm very appreciative of these flowers' beauty, and of your very enthusiastic affirmation of this shot. You're the best Mandy! Thanks and blessings!

HorseRotorVator from Newton, United States

Wonderful capture of colors...GREAT SHOT!

21 Sep 2007 3:57pm

@HorseRotorVator: Really glad you like this one. Thanks for the affirmation, my friend.

jelb from France

Bonjour,
Beautiful shot! Bravo!

21 Sep 2007 4:48pm

@jelb: Bienvenue, mon ami. You are very kind to visit and leave your greeting and compliments. I visited your site and found many, many wonderful images in your portfolio. You are a very excellent photographer.

KMF from Dubai, United Arab Emirates

brilent shot

21 Sep 2007 5:18pm

amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada

Lovely lovely shot Viewfinder!! The colour is wonderful.

I think Dimitrios has an excellent idea. Hope everyone participates.. I will certainly try!!

21 Sep 2007 5:32pm

@amy: Glad you like the photo and Dimitrios' idea. I've already got my two queued up for those dates.

Robert B. from Here and There, United States

lovely shot today VF ......

21 Sep 2007 6:51pm

@Robert B.: Thank you Robert B. Glad you like.

LuisRodrigues from Lisbon, Portugal

Nice colors Well done VF!

21 Sep 2007 8:50pm

@LuisRodrigues: Hey Luis! I've missed ya! Thanks for dropping by, and for being one of my encouraging Am3 friends. Hope your weekend is full of blessings.

MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom

How beautiful is this flower! this is a georgous capture VF!
Thank goodness you didn't dig it out!
Superb, colour and light!
Blessings to you and your family for a wonderful weekend :)

21 Sep 2007 10:44pm

@MaryB: You are most kind today, MaryB. Thank you for these words of affirmation and friendship! Have a blessed weekend yourself.

Rebecca from Leicester, United Kingdom

Lovely radiant reds, VF. And complementing so beautifully with the pretty foliage and earthy tones beyond. Truly lovely blossoms indeed.

22 Sep 2007 1:26am

@Rebecca: Thank you Rebecca. I appreciate your coming by, with such a busy schedule. Many joys and blessings for your weekend.

zoloper from Bucuresti, Romania

a nice full of colour picture :)
*it seems i'll go back in business with the commenting and uploading ;) i took a break because i had other tasks .. now i'm heading to a bike contest. lucky me :D

22 Sep 2007 6:56pm

bronzebilly u.k. from Barry,Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom

hey VF--Wales calling!!Wales calling--you've captured the flame red colour superbly on this image--must be great to see--have you noticed that flower shots seem to bond everyone together--must be something in the image hey??--billy

22 Sep 2007 10:10pm