Strawberry Bush – food for thought
When I am walking with my camera, I’m looking for something that stands out – something unique. I didn’t see these berries the first time down the trail…
Embracing All the Stages of Life
Hosta, “So Sweet,” found at the Huntsville Botanical Garden Natural Ikebana When I first caught a glimpse of this flower, I was attracted to the way the sunlight was highlighting the main flower in an otherwise shady area. Then, as … Continued
Learning from Nature – rebirth, evolution, restoration
Spring has sprung! There’s a little saying my mother always said: “Spring has sprung, the grass has riz, I wonder where the flowers is?” A little humor might be just what we need today. As a rule, I try to … Continued
Hints of Spring – Reasons for Hope
In this time when fear abounds, let’s look to the tiny buds around us. Look deeply. Think of all they contain – all they will become, and take heart. I like to think of the flower that is contained inside … Continued
Pink Easter Lily Cactus – don’t blink!
This flower is so fleeting – like an eclipse or a rainbow. You have to take it in while you have the chance.
Celebrating One Year of Photo Musings!
Celebrate with me! A whole year of photos to contemplate. Maybe there’s one you missed, or you’re new to this blog. Enjoy the photos, and practice some Visio Divina as I share my year with you. Click on each photo … Continued
Ragged Point Discovery – Japanese Anemone
Japanese Anemone Last summer I visited Ragged Point for the first time. It’s perched high on a cliff above the Pacific Ocean. I was walking along the edge and just happened upon this flower. Like so many of my photos, … Continued
The Passion of Jesus in a Flower
Passion Flower When I first discovered this flower I had no idea what it was called, or that there were centuries of stories and legends associated with it. I just thought it was beautiful. Before I go into detail, I … Continued
Desert Flowers
This month it has been challenging to think of something positive to say, with all the turmoil going on in the world. (Israel,Ukraine, earthquakes, political strife in America) So, I went back to my desert photos to find something peaceful … Continued
Distant Blossoms
Santa Ysabel West Preserve, photo by Donna L. Turner One of My Happy Places Santa Ysabel West is one place I like to go when I just need a little PEACE. It’s only 50 miles away, so it’s perfect for … Continued
Trinity of Freesias
Good things come in threes – is that what they say? Last Sunday was Trinity Sunday, so I’ve been thinking about that mystery lately. And I imagine that these three flowers sprang from the same bulb, so three-in-one, right? Another … Continued
Surprised by Light
Discovering this flower was a gift to me at a time when I really needed one. It was a sign to me that there is always hope; that God’s love can show up even in unexpected places. A few years … Continued