Sunday, March 28, 2010

Lush Green

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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
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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31 comments:

  1. Delywn

    Love 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 :)

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  2. 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!

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  3. I love the photos Delwyn. Such strange and marvelous beauties.

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  4. Your 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!!!

    Smiles...Wanda

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  5. A stunning transformation. We go from brown to green too, but usually in November/December. I love the first photo, that veined leaf.

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  6. The 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.

    Takes my breath away.

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  7. So wonderful! I am looking forward to spring here!

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  8. The water's edge photo is beautiful - I'd like it on my wall to gaze at every day...

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  9. These are wonderful closeups with vibrant, fresh blooms.

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  10. Delwyn, the colors in your part of the world are so rich and lush. Thank you for sharing them. Blessings!

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  11. What IS that weird flower head? It looks as if it mated with some exotic insect.

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  12. What an incredible variety of flowers and plants. You do live in a very exotic place. Thanks for sharing these excellent photos.

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  13. Thank 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.

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  14. Hi Tracy

    Once before I posted a painted lady and witty Steven from the Golden Fish replied that he once knew her...

    happy days

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  15. Hi Aleks

    you 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

    happy days

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  16. Hi Ellen

    you can always find new and wonderful when you get out and look don't you find...

    Happy days

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  17. Hi Wanda

    one man's lush is another man's spring...or in some cases it could be a fellow too fond of imbibing...

    Happy days

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  18. Hi Dan

    That 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.

    Happy days

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  19. Hi Barry
    I 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?

    Happy days

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  20. Hi again Lorac

    how 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.

    Happy days

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  21. Hi Jinksy

    why don't you print that pic out and pin it on your notice board...its yours...

    Happy days

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  22. Hello Paul

    I 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

    Happy days

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  23. Hi Marion ... old friend...

    I'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...

    Happy days

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  24. Hello Meri

    That 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...

    Happy days

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  25. Hi Joanna
    Are you back home yet

    It is time I came to visit...

    I enjoy having you call by

    Happy days

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  26. Hi Abbeysmum

    you 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


    Happy days

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  27. 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.

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  28. Hi Martin

    I think green must be tied in to our endorphin brew...it certainly stimulates mine...

    Happy days

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  29. 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.

    The veins on the leaf and the mossy rocks particularly make my heart warm. They make me want to be outside. Lovely photos.

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  30. A lovely meandering through Green, Delwyn. To see such greenery and also the sea is very special.

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  31. Hi Barb

    I 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.

    Happy days

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