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“Bee hum… It was the oldest sound there was. Souls flying away.”
(from The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd)
This plant is known in Arizona as Mexican Bird of Paradise. Apparently their correct name is Red Bird of Paradise. They are easy to grow in the desert. We had a Yellow Bird of Paradise in our backyard when we moved in but it was damaged in a storm and didn’t survive. These are a few houses down from me. I think we should get another one, they’re really beautiful and bees and hummingbirds love them.
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The first shot is amazing! I love seeing the bee in action from a comfortable distance.
Comment by Pat June 13, 2010 @ 3:46 pmGorgeous captures, Candace. Such a pretty flower and I definitely think you should get another for your yard. Great capture of the bee in flight, too.
Comment by Toni June 13, 2010 @ 6:55 pmI remember those! You did a great job capturing them and I especially love that first photo!
Comment by montucky June 13, 2010 @ 9:36 pmi enjoyed the way you presented the photos from close to full bloom…a really beautiful plant!
Comment by elk June 14, 2010 @ 6:21 amThe plant looks great against that green background. I like the addition of the bee enjoying the flowers. Beautiful flower pictures.
Comment by don June 14, 2010 @ 7:47 amThe bee in the first shot is perfection!
Comment by Art June 14, 2010 @ 2:43 pmThe variety in legumes just blows me away… and this plant is a stunner… great photos to illustrate!
Comment by Earnest June 14, 2010 @ 6:23 pmlove your stuff
Comment by Unilove June 15, 2010 @ 7:38 pm