Sharing a few more late May flowers from Manatee Park, North Fort Myers, with Laura's I HEART MACRO and Denise's TODAY'S FLOWERS
I'm beginning to get used to Florida's Spring flowers .
Indian Blanket Flower
Although I still miss lilacs and violets and daffodils, I realize...
... that subtle colors and subtle flowers are just not Florida style..
Wild petunia
And these are pretty much the least gaudy blooms around these parts.
Thank you to the hosts. Click the links and enjoy!
So beautiful blossoms! Great shots!!!
Posted by: Mary | June 04, 2013 at 01:38 AM
They are beautiful, but the color of that petunia is amazing! Fantastic photos Sallie!
Posted by: Pat | June 04, 2013 at 12:54 AM
I still miss the lilacs, violets and daffodils and other northern flowers but enjoy what year around southern living has to offer.
Posted by: Pam | June 03, 2013 at 03:02 PM
So pretty! I had no idea that petunias grew wild. So much to learn! I miss the Indian blanket flowers on Texas roadsides. They are so colorful. Beautiful flowers, Sallie!
Posted by: Gail | June 03, 2013 at 07:39 AM
Dearest Sallie,
Wow, how beautiful these flowers are with gorgeous color♡♡♡ I especially like the blurry back which makes the flower look wonderful♬♬♬ If I can find time, I wish to try the link someday, my friend.
Sending you lots of love and hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*
Posted by: orchid Miyako | June 03, 2013 at 04:05 AM
Great flowers - I think the 1st June = 1st day of winter may just be convenient!
Stewart M - Melbourne
PS: there's a new wordy blog if you have 10 minutes
Posted by: Stewart M | June 03, 2013 at 02:41 AM
Great colors that you captured! Subtle has its place, but not for these great flowers!
Posted by: bettyl | June 02, 2013 at 11:48 PM
Beautiful set flower shots Sallie.
Posted by: Karen | June 02, 2013 at 09:31 PM
They are all beautiful, but I like the petunia best.
Blessings!
Posted by: Dimple | June 02, 2013 at 06:53 PM
Those are beautiful flowers. Blanket flowers grow here in the summer and sometimes self seed. Petunias have to be planted as annuals where I live. These are all lovely shots.
Posted by: Carver | June 02, 2013 at 06:22 PM
We are growing Indian Blankets for the first time and they are quickly becoming a favorite. A very beautiful series :-)
Posted by: Wayne | June 02, 2013 at 06:01 PM
Excellent color!! I love the blanket flowers, we dont have many around here but I know one spot where I can usually find one or two!!
Posted by: Sondra | June 02, 2013 at 05:52 PM
Those colors are so bright and happy! Just looking at them makes me smile. :)
Posted by: Dana | June 02, 2013 at 05:36 PM
Beautiful..
Posted by: Ramblingwoods | June 02, 2013 at 04:31 PM
Oh Sallie, you are certainly as professional as I am when it comes to macros... I don't know what I'm doing, I just trust my intuition and hope that at least one photo will come out ok, a few more if I'm lucky:-)
Posted by: Laura Hegfield | June 02, 2013 at 02:49 PM
I love the colors in the first flower. It is like life in a way. :)
Thanks for all your great comments. Always appreciated. .)
Posted by: NatureFootstep Photo | June 02, 2013 at 01:36 PM
Beauty is everywhere Sallie, - these are lovely. I have a clematis to match, just beginning to look spectacular.
Posted by: Hildred | June 02, 2013 at 12:09 PM
What a beautiful series of images!
Posted by: A Wondering Star | June 02, 2013 at 09:30 AM
so beautiful Sallie, thank you for sharing the love up-close with I Heart Macro:-)
Posted by: Laura Hegfield | June 02, 2013 at 08:52 AM
Those definitely have a tropical look to these eyes. Nice captures!
Posted by: Al | June 02, 2013 at 05:55 AM
Very pretty. I like the different flowers of Florida too when we visit.
Posted by: Lavender Cottage | June 02, 2013 at 05:18 AM
Sallie, beautiful flowers. I love all the colors. Have a happy Sunday!
Posted by: Eileen | June 02, 2013 at 04:58 AM
These are truly spectacular if not brash flowers, just like living in a warm climate.
Posted by: Arija | June 02, 2013 at 04:35 AM
I love the petunia.
Posted by: anastasia | June 02, 2013 at 03:51 AM
Beautiful pictures! The first one looks like a postcard.
Posted by: Ramakant | June 01, 2013 at 11:57 PM
These flowers really pop! How lovely.
Posted by: Lady Fi | June 01, 2013 at 11:51 PM
Perhaps not subtle colors but so beautiful flowers ! Thanks, Sallie !
Posted by: Annie | June 01, 2013 at 11:26 PM
Lovely Sallie!
That red one is really gorgeous!
Posted by: Carletta | June 01, 2013 at 08:54 PM
They're so pretty!
Posted by: M. J. Joachim | June 01, 2013 at 08:02 PM
Sallie, these are stunning photos and thank you for sharing such beautiful flowers with Today's Flowers :)
Denise
Today’s Flowers
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Posted by: Denise | June 01, 2013 at 07:51 PM
These flowers are really beautiful!
Posted by: SandyCarlson | June 01, 2013 at 07:16 PM
those are really pretty.
but i will always miss lilacs. :)
Posted by: TexWisGirl | June 01, 2013 at 06:57 PM
You have some real beauties there! I hope they smell as lovely as they look.
Posted by: Sally in WA | June 01, 2013 at 06:56 PM
Theser are all lovely. I like the red shade of that second picture. I hope this flower will stick around for long
Posted by: ShyDub | June 01, 2013 at 06:42 PM
Love the gaudy blooms, especially the Indian Blanket!
Posted by: Karen, Pixel Posts | June 01, 2013 at 06:38 PM
What gorgeous flowers....love the bright colors! Enjoy your weekend my friend!
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | June 01, 2013 at 06:30 PM