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Lush Green
In the few weeks
that I was away
the coastal forest
and bush
have been transformed...
from dessicated
brittle dry brown
to lush green
the hillsides have become
cloaked in regal emerald
new life springs
and curls
and curls
from leafy growth
and wild green
paints the landscape
fresh
little flying beetles
do the pollination dance
on hibertia scandens
tender wild violets
lean towards
the soft morning sun
the painted lady
has been in her makeup box
even the rocks
at the ocean's edge
have taken on a green hue
to keep in context
the dry grasses
are festooned with wildflowers
weird flower heads emerge
lush green
has come...
for its season
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Delywn
ReplyDeleteLove the painted lady with her half red and half green leaves. The picture of the green rocks is so beautiful against the blue water.
Have a great week!
Best
Tracy :)
Oh yes,this is Delwyn I met some time ago,thank you for this,here,we are still waiting for spring to burst out in all of its colours and sweet fragrances,but its coming.Have a nice day!
ReplyDeleteI love the photos Delwyn. Such strange and marvelous beauties.
ReplyDeleteYour lush green of autumn, Delwyn reminds me of our lush green of late spring, of which I am patiently waiting to see spring forth! Of course, your lushness there is a great deal more lush, than ours here!!!
ReplyDeleteSmiles...Wanda
A stunning transformation. We go from brown to green too, but usually in November/December. I love the first photo, that veined leaf.
ReplyDeleteThe first tiny shoots of green can no be seen here and on many of the bushes the first sign of budding leafs, but nothing like the riot of color and beauty that you're finding.
ReplyDeleteTakes my breath away.
So wonderful! I am looking forward to spring here!
ReplyDeleteThe water's edge photo is beautiful - I'd like it on my wall to gaze at every day...
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful closeups with vibrant, fresh blooms.
ReplyDeleteDelwyn, the colors in your part of the world are so rich and lush. Thank you for sharing them. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteWhat IS that weird flower head? It looks as if it mated with some exotic insect.
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible variety of flowers and plants. You do live in a very exotic place. Thanks for sharing these excellent photos.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all your wonderful pics. I can't tell how big the yellow flower is...but the little creatures look like the tiny native bees.
ReplyDeleteHi Tracy
ReplyDeleteOnce before I posted a painted lady and witty Steven from the Golden Fish replied that he once knew her...
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Hi Aleks
ReplyDeleteyou are fond of my nature walks I remember...
I'm glad that you can feel the imminent arrival of spring and the hope and renewal spring encompasses
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Hi Ellen
ReplyDeleteyou can always find new and wonderful when you get out and look don't you find...
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Hi Wanda
ReplyDeleteone man's lush is another man's spring...or in some cases it could be a fellow too fond of imbibing...
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Hi Dan
ReplyDeleteThat leaf is called a parasol plant, the macaranga - a great name... I always want to dance when I say it.... and I know I have posted it before on occasions but when the light ignites its innards revealing the veins I find it irresistible...
So your lush period is autumn nearly winter?
After this rainy season we may be dry for months over winter.
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Hi Barry
ReplyDeleteI am glad though that you are seeing the signs of spring around the corner because it is so heart warming and uplifting...fills one with hope and revitalises you after a slow winter don't you think?
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Hi again Lorac
ReplyDeletehow nice to have you call by
I bet you are waiting for the change in season and I'm sure you must see substantial changes compared to our more subtle seasonal shift.
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Hi Jinksy
ReplyDeletewhy don't you print that pic out and pin it on your notice board...its yours...
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Hello Paul
ReplyDeleteI love your little boxed lush avatar. Why is it called an avatar...that I can't follow?
Thanks for stopping by and adding to the chat here. We like to share our ideas around and it is nice to have a fresh face join in
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Hi Marion ... old friend...
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoy the fresh lush Marion... Lush is a funny word...I can see why it is used as a derogatory name for one who likes a tipple or two...
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Hello Meri
ReplyDeleteThat head is the curly flower shown above...I only realised that after I compiled the post and couldn't be bothered re ordering the pics.
When you enlarge the photo it the spikes have tiny pearls on the tips...its amazing...
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Hi Joanna
ReplyDeleteAre you back home yet
It is time I came to visit...
I enjoy having you call by
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Hi Abbeysmum
ReplyDeleteyou are probably right...they do look like little bees...don't believe anything I say...ants and termite, bees and beetles I'm all befuddled...
The hibertia is under 2" diameter
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Such peaceful greenery. The first buds of spring are showing themselves here. I can't wait for the rush of green to brighten our lives once more.
ReplyDeleteHi Martin
ReplyDeleteI think green must be tied in to our endorphin brew...it certainly stimulates mine...
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Even though I live in a mostly constant climate, I love to see all these signs of spring and green. Things are slowly turning from a crusty brown to blossoms and new leaves here too.
ReplyDeleteThe veins on the leaf and the mossy rocks particularly make my heart warm. They make me want to be outside. Lovely photos.
A lovely meandering through Green, Delwyn. To see such greenery and also the sea is very special.
ReplyDeleteHi Barb
ReplyDeleteI am so enjoying this lush green season. I know it will only be for a while...it is still raining so it will continue for longer, but then it may not rain for months.
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