Persian Buttercup — I had never seen this beautiful flower until I came across some potted ones at a nursery the other day. I was so in awe of their beauty that I had to buy them. So, on this sixtieth post of my 365 project, I present you, Persian Buttercup (or Ranunculus Asiaticus):
This week’s theme is Reward. Several reward images came to mind when I first read the challenge. Here they are.
1. Arriving at this paradise after a long trip…
Ravello, Italy.
2. Getting some “gelato” after hours of sightseeing anywhere in Italy.
Venice, Italy.
3. Getting lots of tips after playing the piano on the street all day.
Venice Beach boardwalk, Los Angeles, CA.
4. Getting a yummy treat for being a good dog!
5. Ordering a great sushi meal on a Sunday evening, when you don’t feel like cooking or going out to eat. 
Strength and Longevity This Rosewood tree (or Tipuana Tipu) is about seventy-five years old, according to tree experts. It’s in our backyard and today it got a thorough trimming in preparation for the spring and summer months. Come May and June, it will be full of tiny yellow flowers that make a real mess when they fall. By July they’ll be gone, and we’ll get to enjoy the tree’s wonderful shade during the hot days of summer. Without the excess branches we can see its massive trunk dwarfing everything around it, including our house…
It’s been raining all day in LA. Not great weather for the Oscars… Here’s something from my backyard. 🙂
Twisted…
Pink Skies Over Santa Monica Bay
Zoom Burst! Just having some fun with flowers…
The February full moon — also known as the “Snow Moon” — was shining alongside the planet Jupiter in the east-northeast sky tonight. I decided to photograph the event but got so caught up in getting the moon right, I forgot to get a decent shot of the two together! I only realized that some two hours later, as I uploaded my photos. I rushed outside to correct the mistake, only to find the sky covered by dense fog and no sign of the shining pair. But I hear they’ll shine together again on March 2, so I hope to catch them then…
White Camelias
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