Morning Glory's in black & white ~

 

I had forgotten all about this photo I took while visiting a friends home a while back . . . I left my camera at home so I used my smart phone . . . I didn't realize you had to change the setting on the phone to "color" the phone was factory set to black and white photos. I have always liked black and white photos and I like how this one came out, so not so smart me was very happy I hadn't figured out the settings on my smart phone sooner.

Orchid tree flower?

While out on a walk in the neighborhood, I came across this pretty flower that I couldn't resist taking a shot of . . . but, I don't know if it's an Orchid tree or it's actual name. My walking friend said she didn't think so . . . for now, the name of it, remains a mystery.

Spider Man ~

We took our grandson to a Halloween/Birthday costume party yesterday to a friends ranch yesterday. The kids really had a wonderful time . . . Spider Man . . . pony rides . . . Bounce houses . . . and lots of great food!  Spider Man was busy making balloon shapes for the kids as you see in the photo above . . . he was a hit.

Berries in the Fall ~

Fall in the neighborhood ~

These two perfect pumpkins were grown by my friend and neighbor . . . thanks, Cal!

Last day of Summer ~

We are still having some pretty warm days in 

Southern California . . . I am ready for Fall . . . . 

Glass garden art ~

This glass garden art piece was made by my friend and neighbor in her Warm Glass class . . . she has made some beautiful pieces. This one sits in the middle of her vegetable and herb garden.

Pretty Two-Tone Rose ~

Garden lantern ~

Delicate white flowers ~

Even though I don't know the name of this delicate pretty white flower is, I couldn't help sharing it. It does remind me of a butterfly plant but not quite sure.

Mr. Sun ~

Garden art 

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Summer Sun

Robert Louis Stevenson

1850-1894

GREAT is the sun, and wide he goes

Through empty heaven without repose;

And in the blue and glowing days

More thick than rain he showers his rays.

Though closer still the blinds we pull

To keep the shady parlour cool,

Yet he will find a chink or two

To slip his golden fingers through.

The dusty attic, spider-clad,

He, through the keyhole, maketh glad;

And through the broken edge of tiles

Into the laddered hay-loft smiles.

Meantime his golden face around

He bares to all the garden ground,

And sheds a warm and glittering look

Among the ivy's inmost nook.

Above the hills, along the blue,

Round the bright air with footing true,

To please the child, to paint the rose,

The gardener of the World, he goes.

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Louis Untermeyer, ed (1885-1997). Modern British Poetry. 1920 

Purple and yellow flower ~

This flower looks very similar to a Morning Glory but I don't think this is one. Just after I took this, a bee landed and crawled inside . . . my battery died and I wasn't able to snap photos of the bee! My perfect chance to get up close without a zoom lens.

Weathered metal butterfly ~

Screen door butterfly 

Whimsical bee ~

Fresh mint ~