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the way I see the world
Really. Here is a heart for you. A true blue heart.
Update: I have been told that we are encouraged to post a blue heart in honor of all those who are risking their lives to save and serve others during Covid times. I didn’t know that when I posted this, but I now say to all those who are out there
THANK YOU
First Shot: Sidewalk Roses, 4.24.20
One thing leads to another … or at least it did this time. After looking back two years I of course wanted to check out last years’ photos too.
I was thinking about walking to a rose garden today, but decided that it really wasn’t a good idea at the moment. Turns out that two years ago I had this idea as well … and went. This is the first rose I shot at the Heritage Rose Garden in San Jose. I do miss my very long walks, but I can’t seem to get myself to go as far right now.
I need to remember to take “all of it” shots with plans. Sometimes I (finally) do! A few months back I’d shot a plant that had yet to flower and a group I belong to on Facebook thought they’d identified it but said I need to get one of those “all of it” images and it would also be helpful when it flowers. Here is the plant I finally sent them:
A month or so loater I ran across another plant that HAD flowered and thought, “Ah-hah, this is it!” And so I let them know it was a Ceanothus ground cover of some sort. They graciously accepted that, although they had identified it as something else. But then yesterday I was out and spotted another plant and it had different flowers. Here is that shot. It is a Cistus:
Today I went out to find the one that I had identified as Ceanothus. I think you can see why I might have been confused. They aren’t identical, but they are similar enough that when I’m not seeing both together I forget the color difference and leaf shape difference. I realize others might remember things better. But not I!
