Showing posts with label roses. Show all posts
Showing posts with label roses. Show all posts

Monday, 31 December 2012

Last look at 2012.

I like the look of this photo of the paper lanterns hanging in the tree with the Christmas lights, the clouds parted and you could just see a bit of the sun on Christmas eve.
 Yesterday my mom and I wandered around Granville Island and I saw these very whimsical bird houses.  I wonder how the birds living there would feel?
 I think Oscar Wilde said it right.
A look across False Creek towards the Burrard Street Bridge, you can see the West End and Stanley Park beyond, unfortunately you couldn't see the fresh snow on our local mountains because of the clouds.
 Looking across into the downtown area.  The little ferry in the picture above takes you around False Creek and over to the downtown area.
 Today we had a mix of rain and snow and then the sun came out for a brief visit, it's last for 2012.
 Two crow friends checking out all the people strolling along the boardwalk.
 The roses are still blooming despite the date being December 31st!
 Looking out from my deck across the Fraser River and the Alex Fraser Bridge.
My word for this year will be creativity, I hope you enjoy the coming New Year.

Sunday, 28 October 2012

Last Sunday in October

It is hard to believe that is is the last Sunday in October already, we had some rain yesterday and last night but the sun came out this morning.
 I stopped and took a look at Rita's garden and found this lovely pink Dahlia in bloom.
 Her ornamental lanterns are looking lovely.
 The yellow witch hazel tree has some lovely lemon yellow leaves.
 Some lovely Autumn reds and yellows.
 The Oak leaf hydrangea has a lot of different colours of red.
 Here some of the leaves are turning from green to maroon.
 A late ladybug looking for some brunch.
 This couple was enjoying their walk amongst the turning leaves.
 I saw a lot of ladybugs today amongst the roses.
 Some lovely raindrops on this rose.
 More raindrops making a pretty design.
 Another ladybug peeking out from a petal.
 Pink coleus taking a bit of a late growth spurt.
 Yet another ladybug.
 And another..
 ...more ladybugs enjoying the morning sun.
 A spider and web, I find them difficult to photograph.
 A ladybug a fly and just peeking between the petals an ant...must be a good brunch.
 Still hanging on.
 Rose hips starting to plump and become red.
 Some more rose hips.
 Lovely oranges and yellows.
 A closer peek at the colours.
 One of the cherry trees at the entrance of my condo.
 All dressed for Halloween.
 View from my deck towards the reflecting pond, this tree will change over the coming days.
 The view across the river, some trees have more colour than others.
Enjoy your season.

Saturday, 18 August 2012

Angels, gardens, boardwalk sale!

A few weeks ago I went out with a friend and we went to her neighbour's garden, she has a delightful collection of angels and here are a few for you to enjoy.
Don't you love the flying pig over the garden angel?
 This Garden Queen plaque is great.
 Inside her home she has even more angels, I love how this one is put together.
 An interesting second life for an old level.
 I love this designer, I want to get some of her angels.
 Angels come in all sizes and shapes.
 Rita found these great napkins, hmmm that coffee smells great.
 A Royal City Rose in bud.
 Another in full bloom.
 Beautiful colour all around.
Welcome to the shop!                                                                                                                            
Chocolate Cosmos in Rita's Garden.                                                                                                        
 Just flying around.
 Gathering pollen.
 Beautiful bloom.
 Just coming out.
 A bit fuller.
 A little less.
 Morning glory.
 The beginning of the Boardwalk Garage Sale this morning.  One of the bands starting to warm up, a beautiful day for a sale.
 Old stubby pop bottles with cartons for sale.
Enjoy the shade and the coolish temperature in the morning, it will be hot later.                               
 Need a book?
 How about a Christmas tree?
 West coast drum art.
 Unique cribbage board with west coast First Nation designs.
 Hot dog anyone?
 The sun is getting warmer.
 Lady in green.
 First dunk of the day!
 About to drop in for a second dunk!
Found a couple of gems to take home and enjoying the music from the boardwalk.