One of the things I love about traveling is the joy and discovery of walking in nature. Treks in the mountains, to waterfalls, by lakes and in the forests often lead to finding wildflowers. Even in the stark outback we’ve found them … stunning gifts of nature.
I have no idea what the name of this fluffy looking flower is we found at Arkaroola last year but I think it’s gorgeous. As its colors weren’t overly bright, we almost missed it.
Unlike this specimen, the Sturt Desert Pea, the emblem of South Australia. It grows prolifically in places like the Flinders Ranges and the outback.
In its masses it looks stunning. So vibrant among the rocks.
Sometimes flowers seem to jump out at us on our travels. I remember passing this forest near Jamieson and calling out to hubby to stop the car. The urge to photograph these smiling flowers was so strong.
Flowers don’t worry about how they’re going to bloom. They just open up and turn toward the light and that makes them beautiful. – Jim Carrey
This is one of my favorite flower photos. It reminds me of sunshine and happiness.
It’s now winter in Australia and my backyard is green and lush although the flowers are starting to fade.
Except for my colorful orange lanterns which add a splash of color.
Here are the last of my chrysanthemums. Fading, wilting but still beautiful.
Every flower is a soul blossoming in nature – Gerard de Nerval
And my lemon tree is brimming with a promise of things to come with blossoms and flowers adorning it. I’m hoping for a few more lemons than last year.
All the flowers of tomorrow are in the seeds of today – Indian proverb
When flowers make it inside it’s extra special. Like these gorgeous bunches that were given to me by family and friends last year when I turned 50.
Wishing you all a happy Friday and a beautiful weekend.
I hope some beauty touches your life today. If not let my flowers give you a lift, a touch of hope and may they brighten your day, where ever you are.
This is in response to Frank’s photo theme this week on Flowers at Dutch goes the Photo
One is more beautiful than the next!! Those desert peas are amazing to see! Thank you for sharing 🙂
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My pleasure, thanks Lisa.
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That is an amazing collection of beutiful images and flowers! They are just lovely!!
Thank you!!
Frank
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Thanks so much Frank. Such a bright and happy theme!
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Wow! Miriam, wonderful photos of flowers. feeling refreshed by this flowers. .
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I’m glad you enjoyed, thanks Shine.
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My pleasure.
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Those desert peas look like little soldier in red ready to march ahead (and that rhymes..squeals 🙂 )
Are you orange lanterns a form of the hibiscus… in my part of the world, they come in all kinds of colours..
This is refreshing Miriam
Ash
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Such a cute comment about the desert peas Ash! As for the orange lanterns, yes I believe they’re a form of the hibiscus. We used to have the yellow ones as well.
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🙂 🙂 No wonder, looks quite similar, Miriam.
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Fantastic flowers and I too love the fluffy ones.
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Aren’t they gorgeous Deb. Not sure what they’re called though. A green thumb I ain’t!
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Love those desert peas! Nothing like that on my island. I will venture to guess that that first photo may be of “Lamb’s ears” – Stachys byzantina. 😃
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Thank you, you obviously know your plants well. 🙂
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wow! fantastic collecton 🙂 those orange ones what are they? never seen them before 🙂
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They’re orange lanterns, a form of the hibiscus plant. It’s one of the few things that’s flowering profusely in my garden at the moment. 🙂
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They are gorgeous ! 🙂
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Happy weekend to you too Miriam. Some nice flowers here but the Sturt Dessert Pea are a favourite. So unusual and not something we see down here in Tassie.
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Thanks Ruth. And yes, the Sturt Desert Pea is particularly striking.
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how beautiful -the earth smiles in flowers! awesome quotexxx
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Aw, thanks Daisy. xo
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As always, some truly lovely photos, Miri! Thanks for sharing
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Thanks Diane. Happy weekend to you. 🙂
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Wow, these flowers are si beautiful and that fluffy looking one, I have never seen anything like it!
Happy Friday, Miriam! Have a great weekend 🙂
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I only just found out the fluffy one’s called Lambs Ears, pretty cute hey? Hope you have a great weekend too Rashmi. 🙂
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These are beautiful, Miriam and brightened my day on yet another grey and cold summer’s day! I like fluffy flower – and would name it just so! Sometimes if I don’t know the name of plants I happily make up my own. Still haven’t got a clue what ‘yellow bauble bush’ is really called!
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Yeah, I know what you mean Annika. I’m the same as and am definitely no botanist. I generally call flowers how I see them. Fluffy flower and all!! 🙂
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I so look forward to sharing more photos this summer from Maine to contrast the images you and others share of the flora and fauna of your home’s. I never cease to be inspired by the wonders of nature and the joy it brings me.
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Oh, I look forward to that too. Make sure you do!
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Amazing photos. That puffy flower is nice, but the next one the Sturt Desert Pea is spectacular. I have never seen anyhting like it. Almost looks like it came out of the imagination of a Hollywood movie. Thank you for sharing them. Have a great weekend.
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Yeah my husband likes the Sturt Desert Pea the best too. I love your description of it Andrew. You have a great weekend as well. 🙂
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Thanks. After reading your post I researched it in Google. The wildflower was discovered in 1699. And it only grows in Australia. Thanks for sharing it.
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Oh wow, thanks for the extra bit of info.
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These are lovely and refreshing as stated above. Just wonderful to see. A very happy Friday to you as well. Enjoy! 🙂
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Thanks so much Karen.
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These are vibrant 🙂
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Indeed!
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Love these! How beautiful.
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Thanks Wendy.
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Love this. Thank you
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My pleasure!
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I love the orange lanterns… I’ve never seen those before (maybe they don’t exist here). Funny I’m not usually a fan of orange… I’m also not usually a fan of Jim Carrey, but that quote is beautiful and I was quite surprised to see his name on it. As always, love your photos. ♥
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Thanks Sandra. I love that quote too xo
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Gorgeous Miriam! I love flowers too. They always make me smile and make me happy. Lovely shots.
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Thanks Nicole and sorry for the late reply. I just found this comment in my Spam folder.
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Strange! Wonder why it went to spam.
I never check my spam but maybe I should!
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It looks like you’ll have lots of lemons next season.
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Hi, hopefully yes. And sorry for the late reply, I just found your comment in my Spam 😦
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You’re not the first person to find me in the spam folder and I gather it’s happening to other people too. Weird, but I don’t know why. At least you rescued me!
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Yeah, I’ll be checking more often too. Seems a lot of my comments are going there as well. 😦
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I don’t know how to stop my comments on other people’s posts going to spam. How annoying.
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Me neither and I agree, it’s super annoying.
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It is coming into wildflower season over here in WA so we need to get out there and do some more bush walking
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Sounds great Anne, enjoy.
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Beautiful photographs
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Thanks Derrick.
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Gorgeous flowers.
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Thanks Lindsay.
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Turning towards the light and opening up! I think that would work for me, Miriam. Lovely quote 🙂 And I love your furry lilac cactus flowers. I didn’t know that red one was the emblem of Australia, and don’t even remember seeing them about. Observation isn’t my greatest asset! They’re very striking.
Hope you’re having a great weekend and the weather plays fair. 🙂
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The Sturt Desert Pea (the red flower) is South Australia’s emblem, it’s not found in other states, that’s probably why you didn’t see them. 🙂 As for the weather, it’s been dismal today but I’m still enjoying my weekend Jo. Hope you are too. xo
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Ah, I missed the essential ‘South’, didn’t I? Told you my powers of observation were rubbish. 🙂 That mysterious yellow thing is trying to put in an appearance, but hasn’t quite made it yet. No worries- I have chores 🙂
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Haha No worries, my powers of observation are no better! 🙂 Have fun doing those chores!
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I love, love, love that quote from Jim Carrey!! One we can probably all aspire to….not worrying but simply blooming and turning toward the light!!! Beautiful photos Miriam!!
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Yeah, he’s not just a funny man but also a wise one. I love that quote too. Hope you’re enjoying your weekend Robyn. xo
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Those flowers are just beautiful! And I’ve not seen some of them before, which makes it all the more interesting. Thanks for sharing, Miriam!
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My pleasure Ann. Consider them a gift.
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Those Sturt dessert peas are stunning! Love the colours.
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They’re gorgeous aren’t they. Hope you’re well Jenny.
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They are beautiful! I’m very well, just about to visit family after a five day drive, so very excited about that!
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Sounds great, enjoy!
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Thanks! Hope you have a great Sunday 🙂
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And you too Jenny.
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The Sturt dessert peas were impressive, beautiful images.
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Great photos Miriam, although faded and wilting the chrysanthemums is my favorite picture.
-Steve
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They were also my mum’s favorite flower as well. Thanks Steve 🙂
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Beautiful. I’m a girl who loves a daisy, so that is my fav of the bunch. The Indian quote is lovely. 🙂
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Thanks Nikki, I love daisies too.
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I would never have realised that the furry purple flower was lambs ears. Funny how the world looks so different close up. Love the photo with the daisy and the trees in the background.
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Thanks Louise.
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Love the photos especially the Sturt Desert pea. Thank you for sharing.
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Thanks for reading Mark.
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Miriam !!!! Outstanding and delightful pictures ❤ I cannot stop myself from looking at the blooms over and again ❤
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Thanks Minaxi. Hope all is well and beautiful in your world. xo
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Oh yes 🙂 Thank you so much for the wishes 🙂 We just reached NYC a day back! I will be posting about our roadtripping soon ❤
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Woo-hoo. Welcome to NYC. Can’t wait to read all about your trip.
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Thank you Miriam 💖 😊
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Stunning!!
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Thanks.
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Those desert peas are amazing – what a sight!
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They absolutely are amazing. So stunning in the outback.
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WOW Miriam — such a beautiful collection of flowers. I’m also not sure what that first one is, though I have seen it when walking out in the bush. In my last location I had some of the Desert Peas growing…like so many things here in Oz, they are certainly odd. But the colours so contrasting. Well done on this post! 🙂
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Thanks so much Kim. Apparently the first one (the fluffy purple one I presume) is called Lambs Ears, or so I’ve been told. The Sturt Desert Peas are definitely odd. 🙂
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Yeah, I could see why they might be named that. 🙂
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They are all so gorgeous. Some I have never seen before.
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Thanks. Glad you enjoyed.
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Flowers are always cheerful, aren’t they? 🙂 I don’t think there’s ever been a moment where flowers don’t cheer one up. And I love the quote by Jim Carrey.
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Oh Miriam, this almost made me cry! Thank you so much. I love your flowers, and the quotes are truly stunning. Guess what? I have this one in my bathroom…a dear friend gave me a card with the quote on the cover: The earth laughs in flowers. ― Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Your friend has great taste, it’s a wonderful quote. 🙂
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Yes it is! So are the other ones in your blog, Miriam. By the way, I saw Jim Carey speak in person. He was so moving. 😊
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Oh really, that would have been fantastic. I think he’s very funny and such a smart man … it’d be great to hear him speak in person.
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He was wonderful, Miriam! So funny and truly spiritual and enlightening, all at the same time. That’s a great package, isn’t it?! 🙂
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It’s the best. 🙂
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Stunning photos!!
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Thank you!
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A so beautiful flowery post… stunning pics of flowers… nature is so amazing ❤
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It sure is, thanks Maja. xo
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What a lovely post and such beautiful flowers. Thank you.
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Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you.
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Oh my goodness, you know you just reached out and touched my gardener’s heart with such wonderful pictures of those gorgeous flowers, don’t you? Awesomeness!
*hugs ❤
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I’m glad they touched your heart Ness. You deserve all the color and love in the world. xo
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Aww, you’re so sweet, thank you dear heart! I don’t deserve them any more than you do. *hugs*
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