FOR: SKYWATCH FRIDAY and FLORAL FRIDAY FOTOS
We took a short break at Lakes Park in downtown Fort Myers to walk around the Fragrance Garden. It was hot under that blue sky.....
... and later that afternoon, there was a major thunder shower. It is still a surprise to us when blue skies change so quickly to stormy ones -- and then just as quickly back again.
A sign told us that the Frangipani plant is a native of Central America. The plants seemed to be doing quite well in the Florida heat. And they smelled wonderful.
Lovely captures, Sallie!
Thank you for your continuing participation in Floral Friday Fotos.
Posted by: Nick | May 30, 2012 at 02:14 PM
This is one of the few flowers I know something about. Out here, they are called Plumeria. We have one outside that looks EXACTLY like the one in your photos. When I smell one, I am immediately transported to Hawaii. They grow EVERYWHERE there!
Posted by: pat | May 29, 2012 at 10:19 AM
What gorgeous and classic looking captures of the flowers.
Posted by: Jewaicious | May 27, 2012 at 01:05 PM
OH! HOW I WISH I COULD WALK THERE IS SMELL THE FLOWERS! We are so dry and hot I just know they would Not grow here, but I wish they would...beautiful!
Linda
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Posted by: Linda | May 27, 2012 at 09:37 AM
Looking at your fantastic pictures, I have no doubt to say that flowers are broader than sky.
Posted by: Rainfield (雨田） | May 27, 2012 at 05:29 AM
This is nice and soft, The ones I see in Singapore are completely yellow. I feature this a few times.
Posted by: ann nz | May 27, 2012 at 04:37 AM
Hi Penny: Comment at/on May 26, 2012 at 10:30 AM
With the frangipani, you don't have to get close up to enjoy the fragrance, when in full bloom on a tree, you can sniff the fragrance from virtually the other side of the street.
The various colours that the trees produce are incredible, the tinged red/orange is magnificent. Ask Sallie to send you my report. ha ha! They have other, shall we say, "strange virtues".
Colin (Brisbane. Australia)
Weather report: 12.30pm Sunday 27th. Magnificent day but only 6 celsius early and that according to me is North Pole weather.
To all US commentators, have a wonderful Memorial day of respect to the "fallen".
Posted by: Colin Huggins | May 26, 2012 at 07:40 PM
Wonderful photos. Absolutely stellar. Thank you!
Posted by: Sandy Carlson (USA) | May 26, 2012 at 07:31 PM
I envy you all the tropical plants that are so profuse in Florida. This is one I do not know, but am sure we would be great friend my my nose it in all the time gathering the scent, Sallie.
Posted by: Penny | May 26, 2012 at 10:30 AM
that is one of the prettiest shades of yellow I have ever seen
Posted by: dianne | May 26, 2012 at 10:10 AM
I love tropical flowers; so pretty!
Posted by: Lindy MacDuff | May 26, 2012 at 08:52 AM
What a wonderful flower! The first picture is so soft and beautiful.
Thanks for sharing
Posted by: A wondering Star | May 26, 2012 at 08:46 AM
The photos look wonderful too!
Posted by: HAZEL | May 26, 2012 at 08:34 AM
This is a plant I've seen in Fl but didn't know the name of! How beautiful!
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | May 26, 2012 at 08:01 AM
Sallie, What a beautiful flower--it just looks like it smells good! Your weather sounds like "Kansas weather"--it flip-flops moment by moment. Have a wonderful weekend. Mickie :)
Posted by: Mickie Brown | May 26, 2012 at 07:05 AM
Cool plant great shots..:-)
Posted by: Ed | May 26, 2012 at 04:44 AM
Saw these flowers growing on Magnetic Island - they really are great.
Cheers - Stewart M
Posted by: Stewart M - Australia | May 25, 2012 at 11:32 PM
I only know the word, frangipani, - have never seen the flower, but even the word sounds exotic. I love fragrance in flowers - planted some nicotiana but don't see it coming up yetl, alas....
Posted by: Hildred | May 25, 2012 at 10:10 PM
Beautiful flowers. I know their scent and can smell them from here! :)
Posted by: Halcyon | May 25, 2012 at 05:46 PM
Wonderful shot of the frangipani against the sky. I can smell it from looking at your shot.
Posted by: Carver | May 25, 2012 at 05:27 PM
The flowers are gorgeous and what a pretty blue sky! Looks like a wonderful day!
Posted by: Eileen | May 25, 2012 at 05:26 PM
That makes me think of Hawaii!
Yes, indeed, that was our Roadtrek. We wanted to stake out our spot early so we figured we needed to bring our house with us.
Posted by: Martha Z | May 25, 2012 at 04:19 PM
What a beautiful flower!
Posted by: Mama Zen | May 25, 2012 at 03:38 PM
Such a gorgeous flower and a perfect shot.
Have a terrific weekend, Sallie.
Posted by: Pam | May 25, 2012 at 03:13 PM
It does here too... from sunny blue to cloudy grey skies. I'm loving the flower photos
Posted by: Prem | May 25, 2012 at 11:02 AM
Beautiful yellow and white against the blue sky!
Such delicately shaped petals.
Posted by: Carletta | May 25, 2012 at 07:30 AM
Love your shots.
Have a great weekend :)
Posted by: lina@women | May 25, 2012 at 07:23 AM
Beautiful shots of the flower! My mom loved frangipanni. It was her favorite. Tied with dogwoods.
Posted by: Dina J | May 25, 2012 at 06:49 AM
Looking at your wonderful shot, I think I smelled the delicious fragance ! I try to do my own (very little) Fragance Garden here : Roses and various herbs : a great pleasure.
Posted by: Annie | May 24, 2012 at 11:41 PM
Frangipanni thrive in hot climate, they are so commonly found here in Asia.
Posted by: Jama | May 24, 2012 at 10:19 PM
Such a beautiful flower.
Posted by: Gaelyn | May 24, 2012 at 09:45 PM
Glorious shots. The frangipani bring back perfumed memories of when I lived in Fiji.
Posted by: Lady Fi | May 24, 2012 at 08:37 PM
These are just beautiful Sallie...Great photos...Michelle
Posted by: Rambling Woods | May 24, 2012 at 06:58 PM
Wonderful pictures!!
I wish I could pick some...
Posted by: guild-rez - Canada | May 24, 2012 at 06:47 PM
Lovely post.
Posted by: J Bar | May 24, 2012 at 06:45 PM
Beautiful shots of flowers, very special.
Posted by: Rajesh | May 24, 2012 at 06:17 PM
I would love to smell the fragrance of that frangipani flower - also because one of my favorite authors has the same name! Have a great weekend, Sallie:)
Posted by: Emille | May 24, 2012 at 05:15 PM
love those petals. :)
Posted by: TexWisGirl | May 24, 2012 at 04:31 PM
One of my favorite flowers ever! I love how you captured the first shot with that blue, blue sky in the background - excellent!!
Posted by: Libby | May 24, 2012 at 04:01 PM
I second Colin's thought about the fragrance!
Your first shot is perfectly exposed...beautiful!
Posted by: Dimple | May 24, 2012 at 03:57 PM
So that is what frangipani looks like!!! I love the first capture, with the full blossoms against the blue sky!
Posted by: Judy | May 24, 2012 at 03:12 PM
Hi
Beautiful shot of the frangipani, pity the scent can't accompany the photo.
They grow here in proliferous proportions. My street is full of them and the scent/perfume really is strong. And they are of many colours. In Papua New Guinea, you could break off a branch and replant it and darn near watch the thing start growing before your eyes.
They are native to your area and Central America as you state.
Strangely they do grow in colder climes as they grow in New Zealand!
They are a member of the "Plumeria" family.
On a visit to Guam ( you can mark this place off your "wish list), I stayed at the Hotel Plumeria - the name at that time meant nothing to me. I can assure you that this establishment had none of the beauty that the name would suggest - ha ha!
Cheers
Colin ( Brisbane.Australia)
Weather report: Umbrella weather! Miserable drizzle.
PS: Caen and Ranville (Rainville),Normandy are on the G & G agenda. Overnight e-mail.
Posted by: Colin Huggins | May 24, 2012 at 02:19 PM
Lovely shot with just enough sky to help us feel the weather change.
Posted by: Carol Carson | May 24, 2012 at 01:49 PM
I do love the frangipani! And such lovely skies, Sallie! Delightful captures for the day! Happy SWF! have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: Sylvia Kirkwood | May 24, 2012 at 01:36 PM
Exquisite frangipani! Adore the bright light, touch of shadow and radiant blue sky in the first photo!
Posted by: Gemma Wiseman | May 24, 2012 at 01:23 PM
Beautiful!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Posted by: Boom & Gary | May 24, 2012 at 01:08 PM