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2013年10月29日 星期二

Autumn in Kadoorie-2 (嘉多里之秋色-2)

Before going uphill, I passed by a small stream.


there were some interesting reflections




Water is an excellent reflecting surface


Water doesn't  seem to have any character of its own. It takes on the colors of its environment. Shall we learn from water?


Some reflections of the rushes growing by the side of a pond.


A water weed


This little flower started growth from under the surface of the water. It is now trying hard to lift itself out from where it came from.


The pond was full of fallen leaves weaving a net on the surface. I imagine that Shakespeare's Ophelia must love them.

orchids struggling for space


These are the lucky ones


They come in all kinds of colors


I like the two voids between its petals at the top:the eyes of a cat?



and what shapes and colors !


The most delicate parts are always its stamen, well protected and high-lighted by two wings


They always manage somehow to stand out


I love the colors and shapes of the orchids: so capricious !



A painting done by the orchid itself ?


Some are less dramatic


Others are much bolder
 

A lady with a wide bottomed dress trailing beneath its waist


"paper flowers" are now in bloom everywhere


They look so playful under the sun


Look at these leaves, spreading themselves out like so many colorful fans all in different shades of the same color


Just like a bouquet.


 Another clump of white dotted with red. 


Long tongues sticking out for company


A little bird or a tiny rocket spewing fire?


petals of gold in the sun


So happy under the sun


glittering gold

Nearby is this beautiful rose like flower


Another one, much less elaborate


"honey flower" ! Tried them before? 

 
Another one, about to open up


Morning glory in purple


Another much smaller purple flower



And the common dragon boat flower


The hardy lantanas


And the humble begonia

more purple flowers growing on the fence


This one is really elaborate 

  
Common pine leaves


Flowers of farewell

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