Sunday Selections #810
Long ago, Kim of Frog Ponds Rock, (who no longer blogs), dreamed up a meme called Sunday Selections.
A place where those who were willing could put up photos they wanted to share, new, old, good, bad or indifferent, any photos you please.
Nothing rude or vulgar though.
And we don't mind at all if other bloggers care to join us.
In memory of Elephant's Child, the meme is now continued by myself and a few others. Andrew is one. Messymimi is another. Drop in to their blogs and have a look.
Wisewebwoman has also been joining us occasionally.
Starting today with a few things to fit Charlotte's colour of the month Vivid Tangerine
I don't remember what these are called, it will come to me eventually, the petals close at sundown and open each morning
the handles on my scissors are a better colour match
a flowering "Bird of Paradise" is definitely tangerine
as is the nozzle on this hose
the light attached to this work ute (truck) is also tangerine and would be vivid when lit
Tangerine clivia
that mess of twigs is a bird's nest tightly packed into the branches
and soon will be completely hidden by the new leaf growth
tangerine "glow in the dark" paint on these cut stumps so people don't trip over them at night, though I don't think there is a single person in those flats who is out after dark, they are all elderly and safely ensconced in tv chairs I'd imagine.
a vibrant red rose
next to a sunburnt cousin
smaller bushes with white blooms
and yellow are in the same garden bed
still a few tangerine autumn leaves holding on though it is spring now and possibly I took this photo months ago
orange tangerine "watsonia" the native version of gladioli.
freesias and other bulbs are popping up everywhere
cyclamens too are showing their colours, always the pink is first
I think a fence post is an odd place
to be hanging what looks to be a very nice suit jacket in excellent condition. I hope the owner comes back for it.
Great finds for the Colour of the Month! I love birds of paradise -- one of my favourite flowers! I first saw it growing naturally in Maui.
ReplyDeleteDebra She Who Seeks; I like it too, but it does eventually grow quite large, so needs a big garden.
DeleteAt first glance, I thought the suit jacket was a tall skinny witch for Halloween. I like the glow in the dark paint on the stumps. I've not seen such a thing here. The color reminds me of "hunter orange," but it doesn't glow in the dark. My newest dog Pepper's collar is that shade. Orange must be popular for scissors. Mine have the entire handle part in that color. I guess to make them harder to lose.
ReplyDeleteVal; I wondered about the suit jacket and am pleased to report is has been collected. The glow in the dark paint is probably reflective, such as is used on highway signs, but a cheaper version. I remember seeing orange scissors everywhere in homes, stores, the orange being quite easy to find. With Pepper's collar being orange you will never lose him in the dark.
DeleteLovely rose.
ReplyDeleteDora; thank you.
DeleteThat is such a tightly woven nest.
ReplyDeleteThe rose bloom is so nice. My potted cyclamen is coming to the end of its flowering. I don't think there are any new buds coming up now.
Andrew; most nests aren't so tight and this one is quite large, I am wondering if it is a kookaburra or magpie nest. Dead head the cyclamen and keep watering, it might surprise you. Or not.
DeleteAll the photos are interesting, the rose colour very nice R, the red one and my roses haven't got buds on them as yet, won't be long. I can't cut with right handed scissors very well, I have left handed ones. The freesias and cyclamen are pretty too. Nice selection and using the month's colour.
ReplyDeleteMargaret D; thank you. I thought the two roses one vibrant and one sunburnt made quite a contrast. I like freesias and cyclamen.
DeleteI sure love that vibrant color and the paint on the stumps to lead the way: Thumbs up!
ReplyDeleteHere leaves are mostly still green, but Autumn is on the way - so nice to see your Spring rushing in!
Iris; spring is rushing in alright! So many blossoms everywhere and I have to stay inside so I can breathe.
DeleteSososo sorry about having to stay inside! Ins´t there some (natural) meds you can use?
DeleteIris, proper meds from Chemist help best but make me sleepy. The ones that DON'T make me sleepy do not work for me. It's easy enough to stay inside a lot. Quick to the shops, quick home, close the doors.
DeleteBeautifful flowers, but my favorite photo is the bird's nest ! what an art work with a few twigs !!
ReplyDeleteIngrid; birds nests are definitley works of art, they look so fragile yet are so strong.
DeleteThanks for using my colour- it is some great vivd tangerine colours. And thanks for rescuing be from using next month's colur today :D
ReplyDeleteCharlotte; I did wonder where I would find anything, then spring bloomed and tangerine was everywhere.
DeleteThe tangerine and other colours of flowers are a delight. You certainly found many good examples.
ReplyDeleteThe suit jacket, well, I guess it was put where it would hopefully be noticed by the owner.
messymimi; Tangerine was everywhere! and I thought I'd have trouble finding it. The suit jacket has been collected now.
DeleteBeautiful flowers and wonderful colour on your post here.
ReplyDeleteThe colours of our leaves here in the UK are beginning to turn orangey and Autumnal.
All the best Jan
Lowcarb team member; thank you, you will soon have tangerine everywhere yourself.
DeleteBeautiful photos, such lovely flowers!
ReplyDeleteLinda's Relaxing Lair; Australia does bright really well I htink.
DeleteThe freesias and cyclamens are tiny in comparison to the big flowers, but each one is perfect.
ReplyDeletehels; tiny but no less welcome.
DeleteYou did a great job
ReplyDeleteRuby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3; thank you
DeleteSo many bright touches of tangerine! The bird of paradise is stunning, and I like the clever paint on the stumps.
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