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When I am under the weather it is always a bad headache that does me in. So it was yesterday, but, I am happy to say, this had desisted after a good night’s sleep and, although I remained a bit dizzy I enjoyed wandering around the garden this morning with a camera. I think I understand the expression ‘under the weather’ because I do seem to have headaches when there is that change in pressure that comes with impending storms. And yesterday it rained steadily all afternoon.
This made for plants adorned with translucent pearly precipitations. Geraniums were well represented;
leaves, such as those of gladioli
and poppies, bore crystal balls;
black eyed Susan sparkled;
blushing begonias shimmered in shadows;
strange creatures, food dangling from their maws, lurked behind day lilies;
hydrangeas;
hostas;
roses Lady Emma Hamilton,
and Special Anniversary were all bejewelled.
Bees, like this one in the Peach Abundance rose, were venturing out again.
This afternoon I watched the Wimbledon men’s quarter finals of tennis on TV.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s wonderful boeuf bourguignon, followed by vanilla ice-cream.
Beautiful, beautiful flower shots! Glad you are feeling better.
Many thanks, Laurie
The colors are indeed jewel-like – love how you captured the rain drops.
Thanks very much, Jeanne
So glad you’re better. We had rain yesterday too so the garden is freshly washed and wearing similar jewels to yours. 🙂
Thanks a lot, Mary
So glad you feel better today! The photos are beautiful as always.
Thanks very much, Leslie
I’ve had times when I’ve had bad headaches that made me sick. I’m glad you’re feeling better.
The flowers are bejeweled. Beautiful flowers and photos!
Many thanks, Merril
Proving that every cloud has a silver lining and a rainy day gives plenty of opportunity for great photos. Hope the atmospheric pressure doesn’t cause you any more problems.
Many thanks, Quercus
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The bee or bees sheltering beneath the roses are great photos Derrick. Glad you are on the mend! We had hail and sleet and icy antarctic winds visiting yesterday – a day for not venturing out! (Though Siddy and I did take a 40 min fast walk through the park in the morning and returned home to shake little balls of ice off our coats and my hat and scarf. Invigorating. Brrrrrrrr)
That sounds worse than we get here in winter. Thanks very much, Pauline
It’s interesting – I so seldom see your garden in the rain – and it makes me wonder – is there a connection between low pressure systems and headaches?
Either way, I’m glad that you are feeling better – you have exquisite talent with the camera. And of course, the garden is divine.
Very many thanks, Maggie. I think there is such a connection.
Pauline’s icy storm has reached me today! But unfortunately, unlike you, there are no beautiful flowers to photograph with translucent pearly precipitations.
Thanks a lot, Bruce. Hope the storm has passed by now
Still in the middle of it and another 24 hours predicted. All the inter-island ferry sailings have been cancelled.
Good grief
Such fabulous, beautiful blooms.
Hope you’re feeling better.
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I am, Melanie. Thanks very much
Good news.
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Such gems! You and Jackie are jewels… truly beautiful souls. I hope the vanilla ice cream soothed you, Sir Knight.
Very many thanks, Rose. I’m fine now.
hope you’re ok for tomorrow; we may be along a bit earlier if that’s ok?
Fine, Geoff. I’m OK and early will give us more time
Same here, Derrick. My grandmother always called it a “sick headache.” I’m happy you’re feeling better. You’ve out done yourself with these photos…I can’t pick just one!
Many thanks, Jill
I bet the ice cream made everything all better. Glad you’re supplying us with flowers again.
Many thanks, Lisa. Good invalid food to follow scrambled egg on toast for lunch
Well, you are obviously feeling yourself again. Stunning photos, delightful commentary and poetic interludes are all fully restored. Loved this delightful observation: ” strange creatures, food dangling from their maws, lurked behind day lilies”.
Very many thanks, Jodie. Actually I needed quite a few attempts at that shot
The raindrop-as-eye is what does it.
Thanks again. Getting that in focus was what caused the difficulty
You nailed it!
Wonderful pics Derrick. Stay well.
Thanks a lot, Frank
Bejeweled indeed. I love these blooms.
Thanks very much, Arlene
After all the heat … these photos are delightful. Cool doors of moisture accentuating natures beauty! It give us all a summer break. Thanks Derrick 💕
Many thanks, Val. That’s just what it felt like.
Beautiful.
Many thanks, Maverick
I was sorry to hear about your being under the weather, Derrick. Your glistening raindrops on such a variety of flowers and leaves was quite elegant.
When I get a headache it is usually a migraine. I will take one acetominephen and an ibuprofen. A school nurse told me they have two different ways to smooth out the nerve endings. 🙂
I get a wet washcloth and put it in a bowl in the microwave, for 30 seconds. Then press to my eyelids and try to sleep. Ahhh! Much better.
Many thanks, Robin. I sometimes wonder if mine is a migraine. It has only begun in recent years. I’ll consult the doc next time
I have several problems with my eyes, partially corrected through narrow eye glaucoma surgery– laser holes drilled below the pupil to prevent pressure on both eyes. Then, cataract surgery on one eye.
With weakened eyes, I was told there is an eye- headache connection, Derrick.
Just a short, boring story of my eyes, follows. . .
The doctor thinks having my children in my twenties, I tended to chase them and my “charges” babysitting children while outdoors in play times.
Once teaching posed a lower income with my having to send my own children to a sitter, at $175 for 3 weekly, I chose to stay home and receive the amount times five children. Those parents loved that I declared the income, so they were able to declare “child care deductible on income taxes.” I just never seemed to grab sunglasses on park and pool sunny day trips. I guess I learned my lessons the “hard way.” Headaches result once a week but my “cure” is to do as I mentioned and hope you feel much better, Derrick.
Thanks very much for this, Robin. We’ll see how it goes
I am glad the storm has passed and left behind pearly jewels on the petals, leaves and your blog. Keep on shining, Derrick.
Many thanks, Uma
Derrick I pray you health. Absolutely beautiful pictures sir.
Very many thanks, Alexius
Glad you are feeling better Derrick! The flowers look beautiful covered in raindrops. I love the “creature” behind the daylilies, too. 🙂
Many thanks, Lavinia
I loved that creature, too! Clever photography.
The vary rare and shy Daylilly Dragon!!! 😀
🙂 Thanks, Widders
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Hope you’re better! Photos are great even with rain!
I am. Thanks very much Elisabet
Ha, beautiful wet and gorgeous flowers, you’re still radiating that warmth for me, well done.
Many thanks, Ivor
Beautiful! Glad to see you are out and about 🙂
Thanks very much, Jan
BEAUTIFUL! So glad you’re feeling better Derrick 🙂
Thanks very much, Julie
What a treat to see these many beautiful flowers! Thank you, Derrick! 🙂
Many thanks, Amy