Sometimes, here on the wet coast, we get what we call “liquid sunshine” which is when it rains while the sun is shining. I’ve been meaning to take some more spring flower photos for the blog and this was a perfect time, just after the shower. The little red bird garden ornament is just a bit faded and starting to rust, maybe I should have taken it in over the winter. Ah well, it’s weathering!
OK, I’m not a professional photographer and I barely know my way around my little second hand Kodak easyshare C643 digital which has limited zoom, no special lenses. But you know, I’m quite proud of some of the photos I’ve managed to get. But one day I really do want a telephoto lens. It’s on the list.
And this Hellebore photo, although almost accidental, (I shot it without really seeing what I was shooting, since I was already crouched down as much as could in the wet grass) is one I really love.
Another that I didn’t see as I shot it was this little Johnny Jump up, nestled as it was in the walkway rockery. I just put the camera on the walkway and hit the button. Cute though aren’t they?
The other thing I’ll confess to is that I’m not always sure of what I’m growing. Don’t always know the correct names for plants but I’m hoping that some of my gardening friends will help me out. This is what I think of as a Mock Orange but I’m not sure anymore. It’s native here on the coast though and loves anywhere shady.
Of course, I’ve got crocuses, crocusii? and they are surrounded by the greenery of what will be what we call Fried Egg Plants. You’ll see later, I’ll be sure to photograph them as soon as they bloom.
And to end today’s post, a little bit of cheating….some flowers on my stepping stones, always in bloom, no matter what the season. By the way there is a post from last summer on how to make pique assiette stepping stones Helen’s way in case you’re interested.
More flowers in the garden to come in the next post!
Tags: crocus, February flowers, hellebore, Johnny Jump Ups, Pique Assiette Mosaic Stepping Stones, Wet Coast Garden
That is a fabulous shot of the hellebore. We also live on the west coast (wales) in the UK and I know about rain!
Have a lovely weekend
K
PS - Love your stepping stones - off now to read more about them
Thanks for another cheery post Helen. The photos are good, nice angles too!
Mary Lou, thank you for the compliment on the photos. That means something since I so admire your photography skills.
Karen, Thank you for your compliment on the hellebore. It was a lucky shot for me. I always admire your close up shots. I love the rain actually, love the smell of it and love all the things in the garden that are possible because of our mild rainy climate.
Your photos are stunning - as only an artist could do! So refreshing that you prefer to learn and use the “common” names of the plants - so much more friendly to the plants I always think!!
Helen,
Your Hellebores and Crocus are just beautiful. I so enjoyed your how-to post on making pique assiette mosaic stepping stones. I am really looking forward to trying this out, and will post pictures of my finished stones. Thank you so much for sharing this. I hope you enjoy a wonderful weekend!
Hi Marianne, Thank you for your compliments on my photos. As for names of plants, I’m lucky if I can remember them at all, much less try to remember the latin proper names! But like you, I like the more descriptive “common” names anyway.
Hi Liisa, I’m sure you’ll enjoy making the stepping stones, it’s fun not only making them but also all that hunting for good dishes to break too. I’d love to see photos of your stepping stones!