Fragment from the last few days

©2018 Barry Smith - Bee collecting pollen rom wild flowers

Sometimes the images we catch are serendipity personified. Tuesday morning I was down the back of the block watering a few trees Fiona and had planted on Saturday morning. Because we are having hot days with winds it is important to nurse them along until we get a decent shower of rain. I happened to take my iPhone because I was listening to music as I watered. I noticed a lot of bee activity on a little native bush - I was fortunate to catch the photo above of one bee that was well on the way to having a load to take back to the hive.

The combination of clouds and the setting sun can be fleeting matters - so catching the moment when the rays are streaming though can be a matter of serendipity.

©2018 Barry Smith  - Rays

Flowers on the other hand offer their beauty over a longer period.

©2018 Barry Smith  - Hydrangea blossom

©2018 Barry Smith  - Tiny orchid in G's orchid house after watering

©2018 Barry Smith  - Very rich maroon small orchid in G's orchid house - something has taken a few bites

©2018 Barry Smith  - Sage blossoms

©2018 Barry Smith  - A couple more Bird-wing Butterfly vine blossoms - I just find the shapes and colours intriguing - looks as though it could trap insects

©2018 Barry Smith  - Birdwing Butterfly vine seed pod - more vines in the future?

©2018 Barry Smith  - Centre of a pale pink rose in our garden - seen early this morning

©2018 Barry Smith  - Hibiscus on my morning walk today

So much to be thankful for.