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Happy Saturday! This morning we have an orchid (Cranichis tenuis) from Maricao State Forest in Puerto Rico. Commonly referred to as the Narrow Helmet Orchid, it is one of the many varieties of orchids that are present in the Caribbean. Have a great weekend everyone!
– Hazel
Photo © 2015 Bryan Arroyo
Just about 30 minutes outside of Washington DC in Vienna, Virginia awaits Meadowlark Botanical Gardens. Meadowlark well known for their extensive collection of botanicals as well as their annual Winter Walk of Lights which runs from late autumn through the middle of winter. The photos that I am sharing today are from when my family went for Father’s Day. We spent our entire day walking the trails and photographing the botanicals, birds, and other critters that were out and about. As a family that appreciates the beauty offered by the outdoors, we consider Meadowlark to be truly one of the gems of Northern Virginia.
Where do you like to go to photograph? Are you more of an outdoor photographer, or does the urban bustle do it for you? Let us know in the comments below. Have a great weekend everyone!
– Hazel
Photos © 2015 Hazel Arroyo
Happy Wednesday! This morning we have a water lily from the Nymphaea genus (possibly Nymphaea odorata) from Patuxent Research Refuge in Laurel, Maryland. Water lilies were a source of inspiration for Claude Monet, maybe this one can help inspire everyone to get through the rest of the work week. Hang in there, it’s almost the weekend!
– Hazel
Photo © 2015 Bryan Arroyo
Happy Tuesday! Hope everyone is having a nice start to their week. Going close to home for today’s Photo of the Day. This lovely bundle of buds is situated about 10 yards away from our house. It adds a nice splash of color among the tall grasses in the backyard. Have a great day everyone!
– Hazel
Photo © 2015 Bryan Arroyo
Happy Friday Everyone! This Friday we return to Puerto Rico to bring you the leaves of a Trumpet Tree (also referred to colloquially as Snakewood). The Trumpet Tree (Cecropia peltata) has been identified on the Global Invasive Species Database as one of the ‘worst 100’ invasive species. This is why we don’t bring seeds into foreign countries, kids.
– Hazel
Photo © 2015 Bryan Arroyo
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