Walking along the
ocean with my camera
under skies like these
seems like summertime
even though it’s barely Spring …
generates smiles
peaceful gratitude
as I return home to see
flowers such as these
all along the beach
and though out the neighborhood …
Colorful blessings!
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Thought for Today
“A flower’s appeal is in its contradictions – so delicate in form yet strong in fragrance, so small in size yet big in beauty, so short in life yet long on effect.” Adabella Radici
Happily Retired Gal 
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March 12, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Guy D
These are fantastic shots, I love the colors in the last ones.
Have a great weekend!
Guy
Regina In Pictures
March 12, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Comedy Plus
Now I’m really in the mood for spring. It’s supposed to be 70 degrees tomorrow. It’s nice today, but not that warm. I’m so ready for spring.
As always I love your collages. You rock where collages are concerned.
Have a terrific day. Big hug. 🙂
March 12, 2009 at 4:12 pm
mike golch
Great posting,I hope that you have a Great day! Mike G.said that.
March 12, 2009 at 4:42 pm
Ralph
I like the sky shot on the left, the palms look as if they are reaching for the sun with the sun just above the top of the shot. Beautiful!
March 12, 2009 at 5:08 pm
Lori
Oh my gosh….I want to be where you are! First of all the beach is beautiful, but those flowers! Stunning! I need to do some major dirt digging this spring.
March 12, 2009 at 5:22 pm
Yogi
You win best shots of the day from me. You had some very tough competition but yours really made me smile.
Thanks,
March 12, 2009 at 5:34 pm
Margy
Too early for us to have such beautiful flowers. My daffodils are just poking up out of the ground. I invite you to come see my March snow shots from Powell Lake, BC. – Margy
March 12, 2009 at 5:42 pm
sylvia
Absolutely gorgeous — skies and flowers and words! Thanks!
March 12, 2009 at 6:37 pm
Yertle
Your flowers are so beautiful. I just might have to plant some this weekend for myself.
March 12, 2009 at 7:24 pm
Anna
These are really nice. I especially like that sky shot on the left with the sunlight barely showing.
March 12, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Cathy
beautiful–we are warm and dry in Denver, but everything is so brown and ugly–no flowers yet!
March 13, 2009 at 2:34 am
Maria
I love your photos, but I love your words even more! Lovely haiku poems – with fascinating melody and rhythm. I enjoyed your post very very much!
Thank you also for your visit some time ago 🙂
March 13, 2009 at 5:27 am
Your EG Tour Guide
Your collages are fun and colourful.
My Sky Friday is at
More of Me – EG
March 13, 2009 at 6:13 am
floreta
ooooh love palm trees!
March 13, 2009 at 9:24 am
Dianne
the colors are amazing!!
March 13, 2009 at 12:14 pm
Tumblewords
I’m not going to tell you how envious I am. 🙂 Beautiful color – looks a lot like perfect!
March 13, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Debbie Davis
Great photos! Have a wonderful weekend!
March 13, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Joyce T.
I appreciate seeing your lovely neighborhood flowers also, Virginia. Thanks for sharing. ❤
March 13, 2009 at 2:06 pm
Amazing Gracie
What wonderful photos! Makes me want to get out and dig in the dirt!!!
~~~Blessings~~~
March 13, 2009 at 9:30 pm
Geraldine
What a dazzling display of color! Bravo. Hugs, G
March 15, 2009 at 3:14 am
Lyn - A Blog in the Rough
Lovely photos and the haikus are a great addition 🙂
Thanks for posting
March 15, 2009 at 7:58 pm
Paz
Lovely posts — sky and flowers. Yes, colorful blessings, indeed.
Paz
March 15, 2009 at 10:34 pm
Inkivääri, Finland
So beautiful!
March 16, 2009 at 1:27 am
Arija
Nice composite flower shots.
March 16, 2009 at 2:26 am
guild-rez
Very beautiful and colourful flowers!
March 22, 2009 at 11:18 am
Looking @ The Sky on Friday
Thank you so much for playing along. I love the striking sun in that first shot!
Skies and flowers…they go well together. 🙂