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flowers the way i see them are little reminders of uniqueness in beauty and attraction. like mirrors of our lives modelled in a fast pace and a more fragile state. within these remarkably well designed structures, one can microscopically compare and argue that even though they can be all as beautiful, there are none that are exactly the same. and within our nature, there will always be some that are more special than others.
happy birthday francesca!

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throughout the little towns and establishments in new zealand, i found flowers decorating these cities. they were everywhere: on the street, small street paths, parks and hanging by the sidewalks (as shown on this photo). many other cities do it too, and such simple detail just indirectly cheers you up. if not, at least it provides a welcoming sense of warmth.
happy birthday alexandria!

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i’m not sure, but it didn’t seem as the common sunflower we tend to see. the inner florets appear to be darker and larger in a messy way. they might be dry, but since this took place in one of the largest flower markets in china, i thought it could have been a different kind too. the petals are lighter and the “golden” interconnecting spriral is not that obvious. by different kind and taking in account that the flower comes from a massive wholesale market, i just meant to think of the bio-genetical engineering aspects of it. food for thought.
happy birthday brittney!

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developed within the last hundred years, daylilys vary and sizes, colors, shapes and form. these have been created mostly through hybridization by gardening enthusiasts worldwide, even though they are native to europe, china, japan and korea. it reflects with our human behavior of globalization with change.

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err.. what are these flowers/ plants called? sorry about that, just been really busy lately.

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you can easily notice this was in the shade. i could only admire the reflection from the afternoon rays into the cool shade bouncing under the wavy petals. from the cold concrete surrounding i couldn’t help but dram my attention into the warmth the sunflower brought to this cozy garden.
happy birthday sumie!

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considered to be a weed by many “specialists”, dandelions have simply been forgotten for its benefits. by our generation it is simply seen as the interesting flower that turns into a “cotton” ball where the pappus (parachutes) fly up and away with the wind. even though they manage to spread and grow in peculiar places, these can benefit soil to fertilize it in various ways. something else forgotten is its use in medicinal and gastronomical purposes.

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there is still hope.
the only tulip in the whole garden with an injured stem. it faces up: still nice and healthy.