One of the things Mr. P wanted to do today was walk the Zoo. You never have to ask me twice when it comes to the Zoo or the Park. It was overcast and breezy which was great for walking up and down the canyons. Not so great, however, for pictures. But I managed a few.
We often spend as much time looking at plants as we do watching the animals. And you can see why. Many stunning things to inspire.
Everything about this one makes me smile. The pods are delightfully Little Shop of Horrors in their display.
But it's the petals that steal the show here--all crinkly and light. It was a good day outdoors. Just the thing to make you pleasantly tired and ready to start a new week.
I don't know why, but this time I was able to click TWICE on each photo and get it as big as my screen. I loved being able to see them that close. The papery one was amazing, so strong yet delicate at the same time. It reminded me of the mushroom collar in the movie Bright Star, perhaps not as folded as the collar. It made me miss Florida and the Selby Botanical gardens I used to visit when I lived there. One of these days I would like to visit the botanical gardens in London. I am glad you finished off your week doing something relaxing, fun, and totally different than the usual visual stuff you see during the week. Thanks for sharing the photos. After I post this comment, I am going to go back and look at them some more. Carolina
ReplyDeleteI tried finding the name of the white flower. No luck. Any ideas?
ReplyDeleteCarolina,
ReplyDeleteThey are Matilija Poppies--a Southern California native. You can read more about them here: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/home_blog/2010/05/dry-garden-emily-green-matilija-poppy.html
We love going to the SD Zoo, too. Great photos. I come home with equal amounts of flora and fauna photos, too.
ReplyDeleteSooo when one goes to the botanical gardens does one take pictures of the animals?(I am giggling with mischief over here!)
ReplyDeleteOh I just couldn't help myself! But seriously I love the deep color of the center of the Hibiscus. Those poppies are right up my alley. Ruffly.
ReplyDeleteYou really have a great way of really looking at flowers, capturing their personalities. I love those poppies! I went to the zoo with my nephew who was about 3 at the time, he was much more interested in puddles, stitcks, bits of rubbish, in fact pretty much everything except the animals. Just goes to show there's lots to see at the zoo!!
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