Droplets after rain

Last night we had a light shower of rain - much appreciated by the garden and plants in general. On my early morning walk I was taken by the number of shining points of light caused by the bright sun low in the sky and the rain droplets still clinging to flowers and leaves.

©2014 Barry Smith - Droplet clinging to a Jacaranda branch

So what could one do but pause, appreciate and take the odd photo - some of which follow.

©2014 Barry Smith - Grevillea

©2014 Barry Smith - Passionfruit

©2014 Barry Smith - Scarlet bottlebrush

©2014 Barry Smith - Hmmm!! Bright yellow flower?

©2014 Barry Smith - Jacaranda - starting to bloom

©2014 Barry Smith - Coral tree - yet to bloom

©2014 Barry Smith - Pink trumpet flower?

©2014 Barry Smith - Tiny white flower?

©2014 Barry Smith - Section of a pink bottlebrush - a riot of droplets

©2014 Barry Smith - Tibouchina

©2014 Barry Smith - Sweet pea - waiting to unfold in the morning sun

©2014 Barry Smith - Agave leaf

©2014 Barry Smith - Tiny stamen flower of bougainvillea

It almost seemed like the flowers and plants were breathing, cleansed and full of life. All photos were taken with the iPhone.