Monday, May 29, 2017
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Botanical Garden Flowers
We photographed some beautiful flowers and scenery at the Lewis Ginter botanical garden in Richmond,VA. They have an amazing orchid collection with many colors, the largest collection of carnivorous plants I've ever seen and some lovely landscapes.
Orchids
Lady slipper
Red passion flower
Red hot pokers
Pitcher plants (Sarracenia)
Iris
Gazebo
Tea House gate
Art
Conservatory
Monday, May 22, 2017
Annmarie Garden After Hours Reception Friday May 26th
You're invited to attend the Annmarie Garden After hours reception this Friday for the opening of the "Escape" Exhibit about Art on Vacation. I have a photo in the new exhibit called Blackwater Falls in the Main Gallery. I also have a photo of the Milky Way in the "Spectacular Skies" exhibit upstairs in the Kay Daugherty Gallery. The 5-8 pm reception usually costs $5 and includes music and light refreshments.
Friday, May 19, 2017
Maymont Mansion and Gardens in Richmond
Check out my lovely Maymont mansion, wildlife, and garden photos from my May 7th Facebook post. Gorgeous! I couldn't imagine living in such splendor! 
Here's a few I left out.
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Butterfly Exhibit
We went to Richmond recently and visited the Lewis Ginter garden butterfly exhibit. I spent a lovely hour or so watching exotic butterflies. The exhibit was smaller than the exhibit at Brookside, near Wheaton MD, but they had a nice collection. (They also have an incredible collection of orchids, with every color of the rainbow: green, yellow, red, pink, purple, white, etc.)
Blue Morpho
Butterfly heaven
Blue Morpho?
Tiger Longwing?
Blue Morpho
Sara Longwing
Clipper butterfly
Here are my favorites butterfly photos.
Friday, May 5, 2017
Flower Arrangements
Some of you may know my 91-year-old mother recently passed away. Being the passionate photographer that I am, I couldn't resist photographing the lovely flowers at her funeral luncheon in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, I can't send you the scent as well. Mom loved purple, so there are more purple flowers than usual and purple always looks nice with a yellow background, its complimentary color.
The funeral was a lovely tribute to Mom, a sweet lady.
