Tag: Allium

Bright Blooms and Poem for Peace

On By naomimgruerIn Contemplation, Photography, Quotes, WritingLeave a comment

Morning walks are my meditation; sweet scents my solace.

A year ago, we were frozen in place. When the pandemic shut our world down, my family asked, “How long will this last?” “Surely, a few weeks.” “Surely, not past July 4th.” As the months dragged on, and everyday was the same as the last, several walks a day was our way to break the monotony. And guess what, hon? Senses heightened. Flowers were more vivid than ever. Garden scents filled the air. Songbirds were distinguishable. And the antics of our sweet furry angels, Lucy and Midnight, entertained us. I’m still walking, discovering wonders everyday. And everyday, those wonders bring me bits of peace.

Click here to learn more about Maya Angelou.

Allium
Allium
Delphinium
Azaleas
Fairy House?
Robin’s egg blue!
Irises
Iris
Iris.
Rose
Roses.
Poppy
Advertisement

Purple Flower Power at Greenwood Gardens

On By naomimgruerIn Photography6 Comments
Allium
Allium

This is my second post featuring purple flowers.  The original Purple Flower Power was seen last fall.  As I mentioned in Pink Flower Power, taking flower photographs has been somewhat of an obsession this spring.  I recently took a photography workshop held by Joy Yagid at Greenwood Gardens.  Not only was I inspired by the flowers, but my imagination went wild when I came across stone royalty (look for them in a future post).  Guess where I’m going to write, photograph and meditate on my dreams?

Where do you go to find inspiration?

Allium
Allium
Tulips
Tulips
lilacs
Lilacs