Wordless Wednesday
raindrops
After the rain
Chrysanthemum. Image: Su Leslie 2020
It rained most of yesterday and into the night. I woke this morning to find my plants hung with sparkling raindrops.
There has been almost no rain in Auckland since last December, so every drop is very welcome.
Calendula. Image: Su Leslie 2020
The sun is shining now, but more rain is forecast, so there’s a wee happy dance going on at Casa Zimmerbitch.
Calendula. Image: Su Leslie 2020
Viola. Image; Su Leslie 2020
Viola. Image; Su Leslie 2020
This week’s Lens-Artists Challenge theme is “all wet.” It’s nice to have some new images to offer.
Monday Macro
Rain on iris. Image: Su Leslie 2019
Friday flowers
Image: Su Leslie 2019
Constant rain and wind this week is taking its toll on the garden. This shot seems fitting then for both Friday Flowers and the Ragtag Daily Prompt | a flower cried.
Wordless Wednesday
Rain on the window. Image; Su Leslie 2019
On the bright side …
Raindrop on manuka flower. Image: Su Leslie 2019
The first six months of 2019 were the driest on record in Auckland, and now August is looking like being the wettest — with rain on 19 of 23 days, and more to come.
I’ve stopped worrying about parched soil and the water level in our tank, but I think I might need some taller gumboots (wellies, rain boots, Regenstiefel, botas de lluvia; whatever they’re called in your part of the world).
And of course raindrops on flower petals are rather pretty.
Manuka flower. Image: Su Leslie 2019
Manuka flower. Image: Su Leslie 2019
Friday Flowers
Pink
Between the showers. Impatiens bud bringing a hint of colour to a grey day. Image: Su Leslie 2019After the rain
Macro Monday
After the rain
Friday Flowers
Small moments
Image: Su Leslie 2019
By the time I got home from taking the Big T to the airport yesterday, my cough and runny nose were getting worse, and the aches and chills were beginning.
Today I’m on the couch with a box of tissues and a honey-lemon drink. My to-do list is on hold and I think I’ll be looking for joy in the small things for the next few days.
Monday Macro
