Category Archives: My Photos

Mostly my own photos, credit given when not.

Solstice Greetings

Posted on June 19, 2024 by Eliza Waters

“Don’t be concerned about the length of the road or the destination. Everything is changing. Whatever you pass, don’t cling to it. Eventually the mind will reach its natural balance where practice is automatic. All things will come and go … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday – Swift Water

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Peony Finale

Posted on June 16, 2024 by Eliza Waters

Soft pink peonies (P. lactiflora) are making their last appearance here as a heat wave is due this week, which surely will end their glorious reign. Similarly, the last of the columbines (Aquilegia vulgaris) with their interesting seed heads. Carolina … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – Showy Stamens

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday – Giant Leopard Moth

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Precious Jewels

Posted on June 9, 2024 by Eliza Waters

The colors in this week’s vase remind me of precious gemstones: rubies, sapphires, emeralds and pearls. Too bad I don’t have those for props! 🤩 Instead, I have ruby peonies (P. lactiflora no ID), sapphire veronica (V. ‘Crater Lake Blue’), … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – Fiery Sunset

Posted on June 8, 2024 by Eliza Waters
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Wordless Wednesday – Peonies

Posted on June 4, 2024 by Eliza Waters
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IAVOM – Bronze Iris

Posted on June 2, 2024 by Eliza Waters

My favorite bearded iris came into bloom this last week, so it is the star of this week’s vase. Gifted to me, the cultivar name is lost, alas, but I refer to it as my ‘root beer’ iris. Additionally, there … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday – Fresh as a Daisy

Posted on June 1, 2024 by Eliza Waters
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