The
brilliant yellow tabebuia trees are in bloom everywhere around the
Orlando area, but only for a short time. I see them in every
neighborhood as I drive around, but this tree is only a block from
our house.
I
meant to get out and photograph it earlier, but by the time I found
my way over there, camera in hand, so many blooms had already fallen.
Even as I clicked away, dozens more floated to the ground. I do love
the yellow carpet effect, though. I had to watch where I stepped,
because the bees loved it, too, and were buzzing around my feet,
busily gathering nectar and pollen. I'm not afraid of them, but I do
have a healthy respect and don't wish to disturb them from their
labors.
We
do not have the traditional "seasons" in Florida. No snow,
not much autumn brilliance. But I do try to stay attuned to blooming
times of the magnolia,
camellia, rain tree, flame
vine,
and tabebuia. I try to stay mindful in the moments and appreciate the
beauty where I can find it. Then I memorialize them with my lens so I
can enjoy them all year long.
How
about you?
Flowers
in the Neighborhood:
- Flame Vine
- April Showers and Flowers
- Still Blooming on a Chilly Morning
- Still Life Magnolias
- Little Gem's First Bloom and the Day of Small Things
All
flower posts on this blog: Flowers
Most
recent flower post from Leu Gardens, with links to botanical gardens
posts: Flowers
in Florida (A Bit of Spring)
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