Some Flowers For A January Morning

After all the rain we’ve had in Southern California, it’s nice to see a clear sky.  On days like this my mind turns to flowers and their natural beauty.  Flowers with their wonderful symmetries and forms never fail to inspire me.  Here are some photos of flowers from Southern Oregon and Southern California:

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“The Flowers That Bloom In The Spring”, Part 1: Southern California

Despite a lengthy drought, flowers appeared in their many enticing colors.  Our front entrance was covered with azaleas and outlined by roses.  The back saw the emergence of freesias and camellias.  Unfortunately, the hyacinths didn’t do well due to the arid soil and warm April temperatures.  However, we were pleased with the flowers that did bloom in the spring.  Below are some photos of the Spring flowers around our Southern California home:IMG_6317IMG_6322IMG_6325IMG_6326FW 32FW 34FW 35FW 7FW 15FW 18FW 19FW 22FW 29FW 30