A Flower A Week

For those who actually follow this blog, you know I like to take pictures of flowers. It feeds my soul and brings me pure joy. And I am learning to focus on what and who brings me joy and to not focus on what and who does not. Today I present you with a sunflower … Continue reading

Fall Bouquet

The last flower mandala of the year. Happy Fall, y’all!

Fierce and Tall Dandelions

I went in my backyard because I noticed these tall flowers and was curious as to what they are. We seem to get lots of different plants, which I think are the result of seeds traveling around on wind currents or dropped by birds, or however seeds get spread out sans human hands. I was … Continue reading

Me

Tea in my pocket A crystal in my locket On my sleeve is my bleeding heart Like those who proudly display their art I will spend many hours Gazing at sunflowers Never getting bored Of beauty that shouldn’t be ignored. Writing words that fall out of my head Reading a good book in bed. Creating … Continue reading

Photographing Sunflowers in the Wind

I was at a yoga retreat and during the break, I went out to take some photographs of the sunflowers around the corner. It was very windy and at first I was frustrated, but then I just decided to have fun. I snapped away and figured I would be happy with whatever I got.   … Continue reading

Petaling Photography

‘ There was a reason I picked this name for my blog!   I have decided that I would try and sell some of  my photos. Go to http://flowerylens.smugmug.com/ where I have a few photos up that you can buy.   I will be adding more!

Sunflowers of Three

  We Sunflowers of three Love it when it’s sunny We tilt our brown head and golden yellow petals Towards that big gold star in the sky Starting in the month after July.     We stand proud and tall Until the early fall Our brightness is needed as the days get shorter  Even if … Continue reading

Beauty in the Death of a Sunflower

Sunflower dying

Sunflowers are not only my favorite flower, they are my favorite object in the whole wide world! It looks like they are permanently smiling and they way they turn toward the sun is so amusing.  The way the orange makes the yellow brighter and the big brown body are such a beautiful combination make me … Continue reading