Thank you so much, Olga🧡

Thank you so much, Rina🧡

Points become lines, and lines become surfaces.

Mt. Fuji and Pacific Ocean.

i dreamt of you last night –
as if I was playing the piano
and you were turning the pages
for me

vladimir nabokov, letters to vera

A close-up of a hydrangea flower against a black background

Whatever you do today, make sure it makes you happy 🫶

#Alphabetchallenge #WeekPforPurple #minimalism #MinimalMonday
#ColorADay #MacroMonday #photography #flowers #ArtYear #Art #gardening #bloomscrolling #nature #thelittlethings #ECK #EastCoastKin

The photograph shows a tulip from the Fringed or Crispa class, a distinctive feature of which are the needle-like growths along the edges of the petals, reminiscent of frost or lace. Flower Description Color: Deep dark burgundy or wine-red with a slight satin sheen. Shape: The bud is shaped like an elegant goblet. Dense fringes of the same color run along the edges of the petals, giving the flower a dramatic and luxurious appearance. Details: Drops of dew or rain are visible on the petals, highlighting their dense texture. The stem is long, slender, and a rich green. Possible Varieties Based on visual characteristics, it could be one of the following varieties: Pacific Pearl: A large variety with dark red buds (about 5-7 cm tall) and dense fringing. The plant reaches a height of 45-55 cm. Burgundy Lace: A tall variety (up to 60-65 cm) with a deep carmine-red color and finely serrated edges. Black Jewel: Has an even darker, violet-red hue. Other tulips are visible in the background—a white fringed tulip and a white tulip with violet veins—creating a contrast and highlighting the rich color of the central flower. These tulips typically bloom in mid- to late spring and are highly prized in the flower arranging industry for their durability as cut flowers and their unusual shape.

Happy Wednesday! ❤️
#ColorADay #RedWed #tulips #flowers #Gardening #bloomscrolling #spring #mobilephotography #EastCoastKin

a photo of trees on the edge of a forest.

"Learn character from trees, values from roots, and change from leaves."
— Tasneem Harneed

a small, rocky stream winding through the woods, forsythia in bloom on the right

Happy Earth Day 🌎 🍃

#waterwednesday

An early spring mountain landscape with a large larch tree in the foreground and a stone hut in the background. The scarcity of surrounding trees indicates that the location is the maximum altitude above which they no longer grow.

#ThickTrunkTuesday in the Nana Valley 🌲🏔💚
#EastCoastKin #ECK

coral peony.

Close-up of a purple tulip. The background is a natural green, blurred (bokeh effect)

Have a wonderful day 🫶

#Alphabetchallenge #WeekPforPurple #TulipTuesday
#minimalism #photography #flowers #ArtYear #Art #bloomscrolling #nature #thelittlethings #ECK #EastCoastKin

Photo of a doe in my yard.

“We speak of love when we destroy nature.
It sounds like innocence of cruel arrogance.”
― Toba Beta, Master of Stupidity

This macro photograph captures the unopened bud of a striped tulip, covered in fine drops of dew. Description and Variety The flower has a classic goblet shape. Its petals are white and creamy with vibrant, artist-painted purple or crimson strokes. The plant's appearance is typical of modern varieties of the Triumph group: Flaming Flag is one of the most similar varieties, known for its lilac-purple "feather" strokes on a white background. Rembrandt's Favorite also has a similar variegated coloring, reminiscent of the paintings of great masters. Appearance Features Texture: The petals are dense, smooth, with a slight satin sheen. Details: Drops of water are visible on the petals, highlighting the freshness of a spring morning. Greenish veins, often found in Viridiflora-type varieties or young buds, are visible at the base of the petals. Background: The bud is located on a long, straight stem against a background of washed-out green leaves, accentuating the flower itself. This unusual coloring may be a varietal characteristic or—in rare cases in older varieties—a manifestation of the variegation virus, historically prized in Holland for creating unique patterns.

The freshness of a spring morning... Happy Tuesday to everyone! 👋🌷🔆
#Tulip #macro #TulipsTuesday #macrophotography #TulipTuesday #flowers #gardening #spring #bloomscrolling #EastCoastKin

painted turtles basking on a fallen limb above a pond, trees are reflected in rippling water

#turtletuesday

Thank you so much🌸

peony.

Night cherry blossoms

The photograph shows the flowers of Muscari (Latin: Muscari), also known as mouse hyacinth or viper's onion. The image captures the moment just before full bloom, when the buds are still tightly pressed together and raindrops are visible on the plant.

Have a great Monday! 💙
#BlueSkyMonday #MacroMonday #MinimalMonday #thelittlethings #macro #macrophotography #bloomscrolling #spring #EastCoastKin

The photograph shows a butterfly from the Nymphalidae family, belonging to the genus Polygonia. Judging by the characteristic pattern and shape of its wings, it may be the C-album or the very similar C-aureum C-gold C-album. Appearance Description Coloration: The upperside of the wings has a bright ochre-red or orange background with a contrasting pattern of dark brown or black spots. A dark border runs along the outer edge of the wings. Wing Shape: The wing edges are heavily serrated and have deep "teeth," giving the butterfly the appearance of a dry leaf when its wings are folded. Dimensions: This is a medium-sized butterfly, with a wingspan typically ranging from 40 to 52 mm.

🌿🧡🦋🧡🌿
#Stunday #photography #nature #ColorADay #OrangeSun #ButterflyWeek #lifeisbeautiful #thelittlethings #Macro #macrophotography

An old building in Jerome Arizona in the middle of land with hills in the background. This are is a big tourist area that includes ghost tours. The town was a mining hub from the later 1880's to 1950's.

“Art is a kind of mining," he said. "The artist a variety of prospector searching for the sparkling silver of meaning in the earth.”
― Jane Urquhart

catch you on the flip side🌾

The photo shows a close-up of a pink flower (Scabiosa). The flower head consists of many individual blooms. Particularly striking are the larger outer blooms, which frame the smaller ones in the centre, which are a lighter shade than the outer ones.

Have a wonderful week ahead 🫶

#ColorADay #PinkMon #MacroMonday #photography #flowers #ArtYear #Art #gardening #bloomscrolling #nature #thelittlethings #ECK #EastCoastKin