Double Trouble

I think I may have created a hole for myself by maybe promising two people two different colors for today, some "AndiF Cactus Green",& some "Olivia Purple Wort".
To prevent any conflict I decided to composite a few of both for both of you.
I hope you like them & Olivia, can you see grampa?
Have a great day all.
Andi, I`d be happy if I got a hint on the FFF theme.

Cat`s Eyes

A new cat at my old house where I visited today.
I`m going back tomorrow to get some of my cactus collection specimens.
I hadn`t taken some of them in the rush to get out, but I went to visit today & took some shots also of my famous Olivia Purple Wort, which I will post tomorrow.
Have a great day.

Next to the Fence

Another quick shot from my evening walk with my friend Coconut.

Changing Faces in Different Places

Having fallen from grace from it`s usual place, the face was set on a limestone table on the deck.
As I walked by, I moved the character around, to say,"Hey, how`s everything?"
I hope everything`s cool.

Split Rail Fence

One of the little views I have on my nightly walk with Coconut

A ROSE FOR MOTHER

Some years ago, my mother died on this day.
Here`s a rose for her, a lady of courage & who gave no quarter to the bullies of the world, but her heart to all the deserving.
I always loved you.

Meat Eater

This should entice you to check the linked images.
This is one of my carnivorous plants.
Luckily Teri noticed it`s opening & called me to bring my camera.
The total time elapsed from the first image, when it`s just opening, to the full starburst, is about 4/5 minutes at most.
The images with the flies & ants, were taken maybe 6/7 hours later.
I did include an image on Planet Earth of a physicist at rest who is currently visiting here.
Believe me, I think he "rested" a little too much.

CHILD SAFETY

The reason for this sign at my friend`s house, is in a few images linked to this one.
On sundays, the animal is loose in the neighborhood.
Don`t let your kids loose around here on Sundays.
That`s really only a way to say, hug your kids & keep them close, & love them always.

Deck Enlarger

One way to stash a large mirror that was in the way, was to place it in a way to reflect the small planter next to the house.
It seems to make the deck smaller, but the planter larger.
That is good use of space, don`t you think.
Have a great day.

LOST TREASURE revisited

This is from a cactus discovered when we took out an invasive plant last year.
The invader was 15 feet high & quite extensive.
Tomorrow I`ll bring a ladder over to this yard & maybe get some better shots.
Although I have many cactus, this one left me with dozens of almost invisible spines over my hands & fingers.
"Approach With Caution" would be an appropriate sign for this one.
I handle all my other ones carefully, & hardly ever get spines.
I shall be careful with this one from now on.
The large spines you see in the image are not what I`m talking about.
Those ones don`t bother me in the least.


And you all, Please be careful out there.

Hiding Behind The Split Rail Fence

Although I`ve found myself real busy doing emergency work for a few of my clients, I still take time to go on walks with Coconut, that occasionally allow me to discover hiding blossoms.
Have a great day Please.

A CAPELLA

Singing a little aria, the blenny, the "diva of divers", pours it`s soul into the performance.
Have a great day, & Please, never be afraid to hum a tune.

FLY ME TO THE MOON

Walking by my filtration unit for the water I use in my reef tanks, I noticed this beast.
As I`m always on the lookout for things to shoot, I had to blast this guy.
Over on Planet Earth, tonight`s sunset.
Please go look at it in the original size.
It`s a four shot composite.
And Please, have a nice day.

PRICKLY PAIRS

These blooms are the beginning of the fruit season of my cactus that do provide edible sustenance.
Don`t knock it if you haven`t tasted these delicious fruits.
The post from last night is a precursor to this one & an example of my sample offerings.
Don`t worry,I know what I`m talking about.
It is so summertime here, I`m dizzy.
Have a great summertime day, Please.

SPECIAL DEDICATION

Tonight I`m posting my rare cactus blossoms, so someone can view them.
I will be sending a care package of specimens of this cactus along with a selection of some of my other night bloomers, to this person, & I`mm lagging a little.
These opened tonight, & are at nose level, a definite benefit, since they are the most exotic scented blossoms I have ever enjoyed.
Since they are to attract a specific moth to pollinate & are only open for one night, they have to have a scent that will be attractive for miles.
Believe me they have a scent that does.

GARDEN STEPS

I decided to post some green today. I forget the name of the plant these leaves are from, but I know exactly where I rescued them from.
In the header, I discovered a monogram of the letter "H" which is from Helen, our friend who used to own & live at our present house.
I noticed it while fooling around with the ever watching lizard.
On Planet Earth, a little image for JimF & in hoping that even during the summer break, he keeps an eye out for his pupils.
Somewhere in this mess, I included an image of some Green Leather Mushroom clones that are coming along just fine in the reef.
OT, To keep current, can someone please mention the FFFFF theme.
Have a great 4th weekend, & Please, be safe.

LOW FLYING EYE

From my deck this evening.
They`re back.

MALIBU SKY

My Marine Betta, (common name) Comet lights up my reef with it`s Milky Way fly-by`s.
This fish which I`ve had for, maybe, 8 years, is getting more & more familiar with me.
On Planet Earth, the curling tentacles of a Purple Anemone.
Have a great day & smile at a stranger, Please.