For man, as for flower and beast and bird, the supreme triumph is to be most vividly, most perfectly alive. ~ David Herbert Lawrence
The presence of camellias is bold and inviting, yet not overpowering.
Layered tutu in a fuchsia swirl upon her stem, she quietly poses.
Her crown of petals reach for the sun while others stretch, spreading her skirt about.
Batting her lashes, she tickles the fancy of those who glance her way.
Rays fight for the honor to showcase her in sunlight.
She doesn’t entice with false fragrance. Her charm rests in her unrelenting beauty.
Simple grace wins her all the praise she desires.
***My camellia always bloomed in December and was solid deep pink. When I noticed my neighbor’s bush blooming in spring, I had to get a few shots. I’m glad I quickly got my camera because about a week later she pruned it completely naked.
Beautiful shots!
They were very good and cooperative subjects!
Gorgeous photos of a really beautiful flower! Really beautiful!
I was really sad to watch her snip them right off the bush and pile them in a heap!
So much beauty in something so simple. Love the colours!
Amazing, isn’t it?
Thanks for the bright, summer flowers to warm my day … we are experiencing snow flurries and cold winds … brrrr
Snow flurries? You’re kidding right? I thought your spring was finally here, too…oh, drats!
Past two nights … in the teens … our apprehension in believing Spring was here proved to be correct.
so pretty Suzi…
I love Camellias. Not sure why my neighbors and mine bloomed at different times of the year.
gorgeous!
Thanks, Ruth.
Whoa, now that is strong color. Glad all of your outside work is paying off.
It is a bright pink! Eye opener!
Ha, I just saw your note at the bottom–glad you got the pics done when you did and that your neighbor must work as hard as you do in the garden.
That does have a pretty blossom on it. Guess you got the picture in just the nick of time!
I guess I did!
I’m glad you got your pictures before the blooms were no more. I guess you have to prune to get more flowers, but I don’t think I could do it
Me, too!
That pink is gorgeous!
I’d have a really hard time pruning when the bush was bearing such beautiful jewels. Just lovely.
That is exactly why I hate pruning!
Ah, camelias — beautiful! Makes me a bit homesick for the South!
Azaleas and camellias seem to be the thing of the south!
We had two camelias in MD ~ a red and a white. Beautiful shrubs with gorgeous flowers.
Batting her lashes, she tickles the fancy of those who glance her way.
Indeed, she does. Thanks, Suzi!
Different types of flowers and trees in Florida. I do have a neighbor (several streets over) who has palm trees. She has to wrap them in harsher winters but they seem to do ok.
Love the accompanying words with the images. So vivid and full of imagery.
Thanks, Rudri.