Thursday, January 6, 2011

01.06.11


01.06.11, originally uploaded by colemama.

A band of gentle rain came through this afternoon. I missed the sunshine and blue skies, but the designs from raindrops on poinsettia bracts offered a delightful surprise. Although the moisture is really welcomed, you would never know it by the beaded water...it is as if the red bract is intent on repelling the droplets. Nevertheless, the drops' reflective properties resemble delicate pieces of blown glass with infused color. The offering of beauty is cherished...and short-lived! Carpe diem...Naples, FL

6 comments:

  1. Ooh...lovely! I have a poinsettia too and it will most likely make an appearance on my blog one of these days!

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  2. Wow - the droplets look like jewels.

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  3. Great capture! Love how the water drops are using the leaves as a resting place.

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  4. Beautiful shot! Your poinsettia is definitely looking better than ours at this point. I love the droplets. Susan is right, they do look like jewels.

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  5. What is it about something as simple as a drop of water that makes us stop to admire its beauty. If only we could truly appreciate 'carpe diem'on a daily basis.

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  6. Love the drops on this poinsettia! Mine is withering, although perhaps that too could be an interesting shot.

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