A batch of swamp sunflower blooms at my eye level made a lovely perch for this Skipper.
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Charleston, SC
August 11, 2024
Skipper Butterfly on Swamp Sunflower
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More Spring Tulips
Just in case you haven’t already seen enough of these beauties!
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
March 6, 2024
Hydrangea Giving Its All
The plant that just kept on giving…no it is not Hydrangea season yet, but this branch keeps trying.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
March 6, 2024
Tree Frog Bathed In Pink
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
March 6, 2024
Purple Iris, Two Views
A solitary purple Iris with a green lawn background:
From the lawn side, looking towards Spanish Moss draped trees on the Ashely River:
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
March 6, 2024
Tulip Magnolias, White Variety
This variety of Tulip Magnolia reminds me of a daisy. Although more subdued than the flashy pink ones I’ve been featuring the blossoms have their own charm.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
February 16, 2024
Ornamental Pink
Yet another pink bloomer that has performed with pizzazz– some kind of ornamental fruit tree, I think.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
February 16, 2024
Bee In Red Camellia
This hefty red Camellia was at a nice height for me to spot a bee on a pollen gathering mission.
The sun created some interesting shadows…
…while the bee checked every side of the tightly bunched filaments.
The bee climbed his way out of the flower before taking off.
Another bee quickly took the prime spot in this bloom.
February 2, 2024
Silent Sunday: Trio of Texture and Color
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
February 16, 2024
Red Buds on Tree
All sorts of trees around the low country are sporting signs of spring. This is not the same tree, but I believe this is the same species as the one creating a bit of color in White Ibis Resting.
January 25, 2024