I went to Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens again, probably the 4th time this summer. I was looking for the Giant water Lily and yes, I did find them starting to bloom but most pleasant surprise was the gorgeous bright water lilies in the same pond and […]
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Water Lilies at Carroll Creek Park, Frederick
Carroll Creek Park at downtown Frederick is such a pleasant place to walk around in late afternoon. We did just that after the early dinner yesterday. Water lilies were blooming beautifully.
Water Lilies at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
While visiting Kenilworth aquatic Gardens last Sunday, I also captured several images of beautiful water lilies.
Lotuses at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, Washington, DC
It must be the global warming that the lotuses here in DC are blooming earlier this year. Lotus is one of my favorite flowers to photograph. I always try to get there early in the morning when the wind is calm and good chance to […]
Hydrangea Flowers (繡球花)
I shot these magnificent flowers under misty rain in our neighborhood yesterday morning.
Peonies
Schwartz Peony Garden at Seneca Creek State Park in Gaithersburg, Maryland has a great collection of peonies. The best time to photograph these beautiful flowers is when the blooming is young (before the full bloom and becoming too “heavy headed” and bending down). We were […]
It’s Time for Bluebells
I hiked the trail along river at Worthington Farm, part of Monocacy National Battlefield in Frederick, Maryland in search of bluebells this morning. Luckily I did find several patches of bluebells that are in peak blooming stage.
Queen Anne’s Lace
The Queen Anne’ Lace flower resemble lace. It earned its common name from a legend that tells of Queen Anne of England (1665-1714) pricking her finger and a drop of blood landed on white lace she was sewing. Belonging to the carrot family, Queen Anne’s […]
Water Lily
Water lilies start to bloom now before the lotus. I visited the nearby Lilypons Water Gardens this morning and despite the ill maintenance (lately) gardens I managed to capture a few shots I like.
