My Treasured Photos

Turnip Flower

Eight years ago my parents gave us what I thought was a turnip for Christmas! It was of course an amaryllis bulb. It hasn't failed to produce four magnificent flowers twice a year since. As we had 48 hours of torrential rain I gave a try at a macro shot of one of its flowers.

Sunday 24 March 2013
Turnip Flower

Eight years ago my parents gave us what I thought was a turnip for Christmas! It was of course an amaryllis bulb. It hasn't failed to produce four magnificent flowers twice a year since. As we had 48 hours of torrential rain I gave a try at a macro shot of one of its flowers.

Sunday 24 March 2013
Happy Mother's Day

It's Mother's Day in most of Europe but wishing all mothers everywhere a Happy Mother's Day.

I have these growing in a pot outside our front door.

Sunday 10 March 2013
Spring is in the Garden

Can't remember seeing a tulip in a garden in mid February before!

Tuesday 12 February 2013

Update: Noon GMT  Back from my walk. Got talking to the lady who has the garden where this tulip is growing. She says that she can not remember a time that they flowered in February!
Blooming

My outdoor geranium have continued to flower all winter! 

Friday 18 january 2013
Windows on the Past

From the building in yesterday's posting http://www.mcdonegal1.com/Daily-Photo/Daily-Photo-2012/17298656_45BrtP#!i=2306990476&k=ZHGHc6r

Posting early today as off to meet up with my cousin Anthony before he returns to St Paul on Wednesday. Thanks to everyone for their comments, viewing and suggestions last week. 

Monday 7 January 2013
Still Colourful

Some wonderful colours can still be found in November.

I was missing since Wednesday as I had check-ups in hospital. One resulted in my shoulder and arm having to be pushed and prodded and as I have limited movement in it the result was a very stiff arm and shoulder. It is much improved today. 

Saturday 24 November 2012
Blooming

The flowers were still in full bloom in Kilkenny on Sunday!

Thank you very much for the honour of number one spot yesterday. 

Tuesday 20 November 2012
Remembrance Sunday

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remembrance_Sunday

I, Like most most Irish people do not publicly acknowledge this day due to the divided opinions regarding the Irishmen who fought during "The Great War" However as a result of the change in Anglo Irish relations since the successful visit of Queen Elizabeth II to Ireland last year and that it is Sunday 11 November, I choose to publicly remember. 

I know the poppies should be read but I haven't any in my stock so I worked on this one taken in my mother's garden in September. It is also her birthday tomorrow :)

Sunday 11 November 2012
Turnip Flower

Eight years ago my parents gave us what I thought was a turnip for Christmas! It was of course an amaryllis bulb. It hasn't failed to produce four magnificent flowers twice a year since. As we had 48 hours of torrential rain I gave a try at a macro shot of one of its flowers.

Sunday 24 March 2013
Turnip Flower

Eight years ago my parents gave us what I thought was a turnip for Christmas! It was of course an amaryllis bulb. It hasn't failed to produce four magnificent flowers twice a year since. As we had 48 hours of torrential rain I gave a try at a macro shot of one of its flowers.

Sunday 24 March 2013
Turnip Flower

Eight years ago my parents gave us what I thought was a turnip for Christmas! It was of course an amaryllis bulb. It hasn't failed to produce four magnificent flowers twice a year since. As we had 48 hours of torrential rain I gave a try at a macro shot of one of its flowers.

Sunday 24 March 2013
See photo in original gallery.