Cheer for P

[organisys]

Real men like flowers 

[Jett129]

Flowers are one of my photographic kryptonites,not that easy to photograph. Even with a Macro lens.

[rocket]

[twin]

We LOVE cheering you up @Madame Buttonfly AKA Paula.

[Madame Buttonfly]

Thanks @twin @rocket and @organisys I agree - real men do like flowers! 

[goosehd]

[goosehd]

[goosehd]

[goosehd]

[twin]

A lot of very nice flowers pics you guys.

[twin]

Cheer from Ohiopyle Pa.

[twin]

From this.

To this

[Madame Buttonfly]

Thank you @goosehd and @twin for the lovely photos and wildlife pics, I love this thread 

[ROman]

Here are some shots from the grounds of the "finca" country house. First is of a Magnolia tree that's about 40 feet wide, and a Banana tree. I think almost anything grows here. This is in Puembo, about 30 minutes out of Quito.
Poinsettia tree.
Artichokes
Lemon tree
Avocado trees

[ROman]

Some other garden shots. I think @Madame Buttonfly would like it here.

[Madame Buttonfly]

Wow, what a beautiful place @ROman - hope you're having a wonderful holiday, thanks for the lovely photos - do send more and have a ball! 

[trail and arrow]

[Chap]

Some late summer early autumn impressions from the backyard…

@Madame Buttonfly and everyone who has a heart for flowers

[Madame Buttonfly]

@trail and arrow - what a great photo of Juri, and it's not even hallow'een yet!

@Chap - lovely late summer/early autumn flowers, your garden looks beautiful… 

[motojobobo]

As the rainy season kicks in the heliconias start to take over the garden show.