Day 144 - May 24, 2010

Irises are my favorite flowers of all! At least I can identify these guys, though I am sure there are different types so I can't necessarily identify them that specifically. It's sad though that they only last for a short time because they really are beautiful flowers. They are so unique and interesting! One of my favorite flower pictures I have ever taken was of an iris in Claude Monet's gardens in France ten years ago. Back when we were still using film and such, but to be able to photograph my favorite flower in probably my favorite painter's gardens was quite the experience!

Until Tomorrow,

Athina

Day 142 - May 22, 2010

Ok flower fans, here's another quiz for you all! Also growing in my front yard are these cute little flowers - the blooms are maybe about an inch at most in diameter. They are cute little flowers, but as usual, I haven't a clue as to what they are! I wish I was better with the whole gardening thing - I'd love to have some great landscaping, but alas, I have the black thumb of death when it comes to plants. Even my poor basil plant I bought a few weeks back is struggling. I am trying to keep it alive, but I am not sure it will make it! If anyone has any tips to help, leave a comment!

Until Tomorrow,

Athina

Day 131 - May 11, 2010

And we're back to the flowers! Yesterday at Zumba class, our instructor gave out roses to us ladies in honor of Mother's Day. So yeah, I'm not really a mom, unless you count my Daisy Doo and my bunsters as my kids, but it was still a nice gesture. Today, after the rose opened a bit, I snapped this picture, because as those of you following along know that I love taking pictures of flowers! I am just excited to be getting into flower season! The roses should be out soon at Elizabeth Park, and then look out readers, flowers galore! Anyways, for those of you who are local - I'll be doing a photo walk at Elizabeth Park on June 5th at 11:30 - you are all invited to come join me if you'd like!

Until Tomorrow,

Athina

Day 125 - May 5, 2010

Our landscaping at our house leaves much to be desired. I am definitely not much of a green thumb, and so our yard isn't all that fantastic looking. Every spring though, we have this azalea bush right by our front door that is just amazing. It's pretty large, and the flowers are everywhere! The bush is actually pure white from all the flowers for a couple weeks while they are in bloom. The logo on my blog up above is a photo I took a couple years ago of this same bush, but this gives you a better idea at the abundance of flowers it has. I can't take any credit though - the bush was here when we moved in! Thank goodness for that! :)

Until Tomorrow,

Athina

Day 101 - April 11, 2010

The first half today was quite busy! I got up this morning, rang bells at Eric's church, then home for a run with our group. After a quick shower, I was off to a photo shoot for a couple of hours, and then home at around 3:30. I could post one of the many, many pictures from the shoot, but I don't know that I would feel comfortable posting other people, so instead, here are one of the photos I took that didn't have anyone in it. Of course, part of the shoot was in a park, and of course, I found myself a flower to take a picture of. Tulips (at least as far as I know) don't last very long, so it was nice to get a shot of one in bloom. The red was just so vibrant! I really wish there were a way to make floral photography a career! Anyone with tips, leave me a note! :)

Until Tomorrow,

Athina

Day 100 - April 10, 2010

So it's been 100 days of continuous blogging and photographing! I am pleased with myself that I've stuck with it so long! What better than to celebrate 100 days than with a picture of one of my favorite subjects? Flowers! These little bushes are miniature rhododendrons that we have in our front yard. They are, and have been, hanging in there since we planted them a couple of years back. They've not grown much, if at all, since we bought them, but they always bloom every year, even when I think all hope is lost! Two little fighters they are!

Until Tomorrow,

Athina

Day 97 - April 7, 2010

I warned you all yesterday that this was gonna get very horticultural very quickly! Granted, I did say flowers, but I like photographing plants too - especially up close where you can see the detail and the beauty on something as ordinary as a leaf. This plant is actually right outside my house. I have no idea what it is, but eventually it blooms these beautiful white flowers, like the one in my blog header. Any botanists out there, feel free to educate me on the plants and flowers I photograph! I sure would love to know what I'm looking at!

Until Tomorrow,

Athina

Day 96 - April 6, 2010

Ok followers, be prepared for the onslaught of flower photos! I love taking pictures of flowers - they are so intricate and have such amazing details and colors! This little daffodil is the only one we have growing in our yard. I didn't notice until I got up close that it has streaks of yellow and white in the petals! It doesn't stand more than a foot tall, but it's bloomed and ready for the beautiful weather we're having! Pretty soon I'll be able to head over to Elizabeth Park and take some photos of their beautiful rose gardens! I can't wait :)

Until Tomorrow,

Athina