Lens Artists Photo Challenge – Colorful Spring

take time to be quiet; it is the opportunity to seek thy soul.©Isadora De La Vega 

Siren Call    2021©Isadora De La Vega

According to Greek mythology, winged creatures or women lured sailors onto rocks with siren calls.                          I photographed this luscious green pond at Selby Orchid Gardens in Sarasota, Florida. 

Spring Bounty  2021©Isadora De La Vega

A sun-shiny day is a perfect way to photograph my bougainvillea bush. It’s a Spring bounty of colorful reddish pinks. In a vase on my table or in my kitchen, they scream rebirth. 

Fan a Breeze   2021©Isadora De La Vega

While walking through my local park, I came upon this cactus. I was fascinated by the fan shaped leaves. The colorful edges seem to be beckoning the hot weather that can’t be far behind our beautiful Spring.

Flowing Purple  2021©Isadora De La Vega

Selby Orchid Gardens in Sarasota, Florida has a yearly Mother’s Day luncheon and concert we began attending annually. With children and grandchildren living at a distance, it was a welcomed event to celebrate with other mothers. Last year, it was canceled. I hope they have it this year.

Rebirth   2021©Isadora De La Vega

The unfolding of new dendrobium orchids is fascinating to watch each day. In the Spring, I have many blossoms blooming. It’s a feast for the eyes. 

Garden of Orchids    2021©Isadora De La Vega

Several years ago, I was blessed with an explosion of orchid flowers. It was a stunning display. I wish I could have this magical dance of flowers every year. I enjoyed every minute of every flower of every color and shape.  The white orchid with the pink center died shortly after Hurricane Irma went through our town. The powerful winds and overabundance of water were more than they could handle. As in life, death is a part of the rebirth planting season. 

 Garden Wall   2021©Isadora De La Vega

I photographed this clever idea of a garden wall while vacationing in Cartagena, Columbia. The monks at this church grow their own herbs and flowers. They decorate the church with their floral cutting. They use the herbs in their daily meals.

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Spring Dawn

Every flower 

of every tomorrow

is a seed well planted 

On a Winter’s day

Then, earth awakens.

The wonder of another season

bringing colorful flowers

For Spring’s debut.

   2021©Isadora De La Vega

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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge – 

This week our photo challenge is from Amy: Colorful Spring

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For future challenges follow one or all of these four moderators:

Week 1 – Patti 

                   Week 2 – Ann-Christine 

Week 3 – Amy 

Week 4 – Tina 

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• April 10, 2021
• Art, Lens-Artists Photo Challenge, My Photo's, Photography
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