Bull Run Regional Park near Centerville, Virginia is known for spectacular viewing of bluebells during the peak blooming time in April every year. We went there today and took the Bluebell Trail and also trail along the river where the bluebells were especially spectacular. Bluebells […]
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Magnolias at National Arboretum
I visited National Arboretum in Washington, DC yesterday. The blossom of many magnolias has passed the peak, however, I always enjoyed taking photos with some petals on the ground.

Magnolias
Magnolias are blooming everywhere in Washington areas. I usually visit the Magnolia Garden at National Arboretum where there are variety of magnolia trees. But this time, I didn’t have to go very far but to looked at my next door neighbor.

Snowdrop Flowers
Like forsythia and daffodil flowers, the rise of snowdrop flowers from the ground also signals the arrival of spring. I took these snowdrop pictures two days ago when I photographed weep cherry blossoms at Brookside Gardens.

Looking Back 2020
It was an unusual difficult year of 2020 due to the Coronavirus Pandemic originated from China and extended all over the world that imposed serious restrictions on travel and outdoor activities. We had to cancel our planned trips to Japan and Taiwan in April/May and […]

Giant Mums
I had an opportunity to photograph these gorgeous giant mums our dear friend grew at home a few years ago. I happened to come across these pictures during this coronavirus pandemic days. Hope you enjoy viewing them.

Reflection of Black-eyed Susan
Black-eyed Susan flower as seen from a dew drop: I went to Brookside Gardens yesterday with my Olympus mirrorless camera (E-M1 Mark II) with 70-300 mm lens (equivalent to 140-600 mm) for the hummingbird shot but was disappointed to only see one. Instead I just […]

Carroll Creek Park – 2 – 2020.7.31.
Carroll Creek Park, Frederick, Maryland

Sunflowers at McKee Beshers
Mid July is for sunflowers in Washington, DC area. I took these pictures at McKee Beshers wildlife Management Area 0n River Road in Poolesville, Maryland.

Peak Lotus Blooming at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, Washington, DC
Lotus and water lily are one of my favorites to photograph. I went back to Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens yesterday morning (July 11). Unlike two weeks when I went there for the first time this year, the lotuses were blooming beautifully, I would say it’s near […]

Lotuses
Lotuses at Lilypons Water Gardens are blooming beautifully. Here are some pictures I took yesterday: