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Autumn Flamenco

Sunday challenge - Beauty... time to stand and stare... Hibiscus in Queensland, taken on Tuesday afternoon.
Moody Blues - Tuesday Afternoon.
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Something a little different this week, I'm giving you a little poem by a welsh poet W.H Davies

It's short, but has plenty of imagery you can pick out to make an image that fits the poem.

What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.
No time to stand beneath the boughs
And stare as long as sheep or cows.
No time to see, when woods we pass,
Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass.
No time to see, in broad daylight,
Streams full of stars, like skies at night.
No time to turn at Beauty's glance,
And watch her feet, how they can dance.
No time to wait till her mouth can
Enrich that smile her eyes began.
A poor life this if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.
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16 comments

neira-Dan said:

un bel hibiscus , bien saisi
5 years ago ( translate )

Gillian Everett replied to neira-Dan:

Thanks Dan :-)
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tiabunna said:

A lovely hibiscus, Gillian.
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Gillian Everett replied to tiabunna:

Thanks George :-)
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Pam J said:

GORGEOUS
5 years ago ( translate )

Gillian Everett replied to Pam J:

Thanks Pam :-)
5 years ago ( translate )

Sami Serola (inactiv… said:

Beautiful flower and good composition.
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Chrissy said:

was die Natur so alles zaubert! Man sollte wirklich stehen bleiben und es anschauen
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Janet Brien said:

What a stunning blossom. I adore hibiscus and I don't think I've ever seen one that has these colors. Striking and breathtaking! :)
5 years ago

Clickity Click said:

Goodness one just has to take the time to stand and stare at this exquisite hibiscus bloom. Your background showcases you bloom nicely. Of course the droplets is another plus for interest. :)
5 years ago

Jan said:

I love hibiscus! I had one but one winter it couldn’t cope. It was blue
5 years ago

Stevia said:

The sight of this beautiful exotic hibiscus blossom is by me always associated with the idea of summer and sunshine. Does the hibiscus flower in Australia possibly all year round?

It is really a pity when people do not have time to see such magnificent flowers and to take a closer look and enjoy them.
5 years ago

Gudrun said:

This has gorgeous colours, what a beauty!
5 years ago

PhLB - Luc Boonen said:

a beauty it is!
5 years ago

Wierd Folkersma said:

beautiful macro
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