Gardens Of Unfolding Flowers

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"Nothing is more the child of art than a garden." - Sir Walter Scott

Flowers are flourishing in and around my neighbourhood overlooking Semiahmoo Bay. Their fancy petals flounce and flutter a little nervously at the whim of the slightest breezes. Like fashion models about to parade down the catwalk, some seem to say: Stop here. Enjoy my finery. I am living art and a universe is unfolding within me.  









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  1. eileeninmdJune 5, 2021 at 11:32 AM

    Lovely post and beautiful flowers! I do stop and enjoy the flowers, they make me happy. Take care, enjoy your weekend!

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  2. Fun60June 7, 2021 at 1:05 PM

    Flowers are indeed works of art.

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  3. MarjaJune 7, 2021 at 5:24 PM

    Wow beautiful photos and poetic words Yes nature produces the most amazing art

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  4. stardustJune 8, 2021 at 6:55 AM

    “I am living art and a universe is unfolding within me.” I have to say that’s so true to see all of these art flowers emanating inborn energy. Each flower exists in the Universe and the Universe is within each flower.

    Yoko

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  5. David M. Gascoigne,June 9, 2021 at 4:28 AM

    They certainly do have much to tell us. Now if only we would learn.

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  6. colleenJune 10, 2021 at 8:51 AM

    I can never get enough. I think they are flirts in skirts because they don't last long. The last one looks like a firework!

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  7. carol l mckennaJune 10, 2021 at 10:14 AM

    Magnificent floral shots ~ Divine ~ Xo


    Live in the moment,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  8. AngieJune 11, 2021 at 9:46 PM

    One spectacular shot after the other!!! Quite partial to the foxglove!

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  9. Irina KovalenkoJune 13, 2021 at 7:43 AM

    Hi! Came to you from Yoko, stardust and love this 1st visit. Especially the epigraph from Walter Scott and the picture "Still the kid I used to be". Thank you for flower show, enjoyable!

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  10. DeniseinVAJune 16, 2021 at 6:19 AM

    Such beautiful flowers!!! I enjoyed each and every one of your photos. including the scene across the water. Enjoyed the quote also.

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  11. colleenJune 25, 2021 at 5:37 PM

    WOWOW These explode like fireworks!

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