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Atticus

(15,124 posts)
1. I've never seen a jacaranda, but it looks very similar to our local mimosa in southern Illinois.
Mon Aug 23, 2021, 03:56 PM
Aug 2021

As always, great photo.

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,640 posts)
2. The info I have doesn't really come out and say it, but I think they're not related.
Mon Aug 23, 2021, 04:02 PM
Aug 2021

They do look rather alike, even so.

Thank you for the kind words, my dear Atticus!

WhiteTara

(29,718 posts)
3. I look forward to you pictures of when they are blooming
Mon Aug 23, 2021, 04:25 PM
Aug 2021

what a heavenly scent. The purple color makes any street elegant and enchanting.

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,640 posts)
4. They really do have wonderful flowers! But that season is done for this year.
Mon Aug 23, 2021, 04:29 PM
Aug 2021

And I thought the foliage looked unusually lush and beautiful, so I took this photo.

And I hope you enjoyed it even though there aren't any flowers.

WhiteTara

(29,718 posts)
6. oh yes, it reminds me of boulevards in Mexico
Mon Aug 23, 2021, 05:22 PM
Aug 2021

entire cities and villages filled with the incredible flowers and then the shady streets. So serene. I'm glad you get to enjoy such beauty every year.

AndyS

(14,559 posts)
5. Oh, that looks so cool and refreshing. I could use some cool and refreshing about now.
Mon Aug 23, 2021, 04:50 PM
Aug 2021

Love the way the light separates the near fronds from the background. Nice!

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,640 posts)
7. Thanks so much, my dear Andy!
Mon Aug 23, 2021, 05:42 PM
Aug 2021

I can believe you could use this cool and refreshing bit of shade!

I noticed that effect too, and I was so pleased to have captured it.

Thanks for your kind words.

George McGovern

(5,420 posts)
8. Love the patterns of the leaves Peggy!
Mon Aug 23, 2021, 09:09 PM
Aug 2021

I enlarged your photograph on-screen. The symmetry of rows curving this way, bending that way, the way the light lies upon them are all so beautiful! Layers upon layers green Green GREEN!! Thank You!!!

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,640 posts)
9. Wow, thank you so much, dear George!
Mon Aug 23, 2021, 11:44 PM
Aug 2021

What a smart way to really see a photo.

Thanks for all of your extravagant praise!

George McGovern

(5,420 posts)
10. Awww extravagant nothing --
Tue Aug 24, 2021, 12:15 AM
Aug 2021

It's how you put your heart and soul behind that amazing eye into such beautiful photography. I'm so glad we connected here and on Facebook.

Speaking of which, please take a look sometime at another of Laurie's FB pages (unless I've already mentioned it),

EvenSong Mountain Trail Course

where riders come onto a 2 ½ acre pasture turned into an obstacle course. Pics are mine . . . Thanks!

George

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,640 posts)
11. I'll get over there right now, and have a look!
Tue Aug 24, 2021, 12:34 AM
Aug 2021

I'm glad we connected here and on Facebook too. You're a cool guy with a great eye too!

I'll leave a comment so you'll know I was there.



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