glorious color

glorious color, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I love the sunset colors of this rose. Taken at Stanley Park, Westfield MA on June 23, 2007

yellow gerber daisy

yellow gerber daisy, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Sunny yellow gerber daisy at Grandmother's Garden, Westfield, MA. Taken on June 24, 2007

day lilies

day lilies, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I'm not quite sure why this came out like it did, with the washed-out lilies and the bright yellow pollen, but it's kinda cool. Taken in Grandmother's Garden, Westfield, MA on June 24, 2007

pink & yellow

pink & yellow, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Another beautiful rose at Stanley Park, Westfield, MA. Taken on June 23, 2007

gorgeous

gorgeous, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I just love this rose! Taken in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on June 23, 2007

fern spike

fern spike, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Pretty fern along the path in East Longmeadow, MA. Taken on June 21, 2007. Happy Midsummer!

goddess of the tree

goddess of the tree, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Fun with shadows at Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, MA. Taken on June 18, 2007

patriotic lily

patriotic lily, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

This lovely lily was blooming on the gravesite of a veteran in Pine Hill Cemetery in Westfield, MA. Taken on June 18, 2007

foxgloves

dumpr foxgloves, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Made old-looking with Dumpr fun tools. Taken in Grandmother's Garden, Westfield, MA on June 17, 2007

shades of orange

shades of orange, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Pretty nasturtiums at Grandmother's Garden in Westfield, MA. Taken on June 17, 2007

where's the good grass?

where's the good grass?, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Teenage Canada geese searching for the best grass in Heritage Park, East Longmeadow, MA. Taken on June 14, 2007

swan at the edge of the water

look at me!, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

This fella tried to bite me when I got too close to its mate, but still deigned to pose for me. He's still the prissiest bird I've ever met! Taken in Heritage Park, East Longmeadow, MA on June 14, 2007

beautiful rose

beautiful rose, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Taken in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on June 10, 2007

lovely peach rose

lovely peach rose, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Taken in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on June 10, 2007

butterfly

butterfly, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

This tattered Painted Lady was oblivious to my camera as it sipped nectar at Stanley Park in Westfield, MA. Taken on June 10, 2007

stag on the merry-go-round

stag on the merry-go-round, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Isn't this an awesome merry-go-round? Taken at the West Side Taste of the Valley, West Springfield, MA on June 9, 2007

sun, trees, and grass

sun, trees, and grass, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

At last, sunshine! Taken in Heritage Park, East Longmeadow, MA on June 6, 2007

pretty church

pretty church, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Taken in Brattleboro, VT on June 2, 2007

door detail

door detail, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Detail of a door on a mausoleum in Pine Hill Cemetery in Westfield, MA. If you look closely you can see stained glass, and a reflection of my camera, in the window! Taken on June 3, 2007

irises

irises, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

In keeping with the theme this week, which seems to be waterdrops on flora, here are some lovely irises. One commenter on Flickr said her tot thought it looked like seaweed. ;)

Taken in Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, MA on June 3, 2007

water drops

water drops, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Taken outside my office window in East Longmeadow, MA on June 4, 2007. Yeah, it's raining. ;)

waterdrops on hosta

waterdrops on hosta, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Taken in Brattleboro, VT on June 2, 2007

purple irises

purple irises, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Taken at Heritage Park, East Longmeadow, MA on May 29, 2007

summer ferns

summer ferns, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Lovely, cool and green. Taken in Heritage Park, East Longmeadow, MA on May 29, 2007

pale tulips

pale tulips, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

There's still a few tulips left! Taken in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on May 26, 2007

Japanese Jack-in-the-pulpit

Japanese Jack-in-the-pulpit, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

This lovely scene is in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA. Taken on May 26, 2007

iris

iris, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

This beautiful iris is at Stanley Park in Westfield, MA. Taken on May 26, 2007

yellow spiky tulips

yellow spiky tulips, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Taken in Grandmother's Garden on May 12, 2007

the last of the tulips

the last of the tulips, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Taken in Grandmother's Garden, Westfield, MA on May 20, 2007

birdhouse

birdhouse, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

This bird condo is popular with the sparrows. Taken in Grandmother's Garden in Westfield, MA on May 20, 2007

chives

chives, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

The chives are coming into bloom! Taken at Grandmother's Garden, Westfield, MA on May 20, 2007

wisteria

wisteria, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

There was some wisteria blooming farther down this week, so I was able to get some closeup shots. Taken in Grandmother's Garden, Westfield, MA on May 20, 2007

pink trio

pink trio, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

A trio of lovely, salmon-colored tulips adorns Grandmother's Garden in Westfield, MA. Taken on May 12, 2007

a peek inside

a peek inside, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Lovely pink tulip in Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, MA. Taken on May 12, 2007

bright pink tulips

bright pink tulips, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I could swear this particular patch of tulips was red last year! Taken in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on May 13, 2007

pink dogwood

pink dogwood, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I adore pink dogwood! Taken in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on May 13, 2007

green leaves

green leaves, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Cool, rich green carpets the forest floor in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA. Taken on May 13, 2007

shaking off the water

shaking off the water, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

I caught this goose giving a good shake after he came out of the pond. Taken in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA on May 13, 2007

water droplets

water droplets, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

A broad, fluted leaf catches drops of water, like jewels in the sunlight. Taken at Grandmother's Garden, Westfield, MA on May 12, 2007

ferns unfurling

ferns unfurling, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Lots of green (and other colors) awaited in Grandmother's Garden, Westfield, MA. Taken on May 12, 2007

apple blossoms

apple blossoms, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

These apple blossoms were popping out of the trunk of the tree, setting them off from the other blooms. Taken in Heritage Park in East Longmeadow, MA on May 9, 2007

apple tree

apple tree, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

This photo came out too dark, so I fooled around with the settings on the photo software, and this was the result. Taken in Heritage Park, East Longmeadow, MA on May 9, 2007

patterns in the sand

patterns in the sand, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Rushing waters leave rippled patterns in the sand. Taken in Stanley Park Wildlife Sanctuary on May 6, 2007

Green man's heart

Green man's heart, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

This bit of lichen caught my eye, looking to me like the Green Man. When I saw the heart-shaped indentation below it, I knew it was special. Taken at the Stanley Park Wildlife Sanctuary in Westfield, MA on May 6, 2007

lovely tulips

lovely tulips, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Tulips line up in rows at Stanley Park in Westfield, MA. Taken on May 5, 2007

pink

pink, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Apple blossoms burst forth in Stanley Park, Westfield, MA. Taken on May 5, 2007

sibyl path

sibyl path, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Cherry blossoms adorn the sign for the Sybil path in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Watertown, MA. Taken on May 1, 2007

tower steps

tower steps, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Taken in the tower at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Watertown, MA on May 1, 2007

Mount Auburn cemetery

cool door window, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Detail of a door on a mausoleum in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Watertown, MA. Taken on May 1, 2007

Happy Beltane, a day late

maypole, originally uploaded by LizzieBelle Too.

Taken on the banks of the Charles River near Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA on May 1, 2007