Freesia In the Rain.....

About 5 years a go we bought a packet of Freesia seeds They are now in all our pots and around the ground next to the pots. Smell is divine.

The photo On world photo goes a long way to explain the day. This shot was taken under an umbrella for the Camera rather than my legs or feet. I knew a few days ago I had only one thing coming my way..................RAIN. First thing this morning it was unmistakable.

The best thing about this shot is the extra lens at the bottom of the flowers. You can 100% see the two milk crates that hold up :
Borya constricta Churchill & Drosera menziesii

Borya constricta Churchill & Drosera menziesii =Do look at this max resolution.

Welcome to Down under nothing but rain, thunder, Cold and hail but enjoy the day.

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Taken on Tuesday August 19, 2025
Posted on Tuesday August 19, 2025
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tiabunna said:

A beautiful close-up, Steve. The rain may have been unwanted, but the water droplets do complement the image which suits WPD very well.

7 days ago

Steve Paxton replied to tiabunna:

Rain was not what I ordered but what we got but shows the world its not always clear and sunny down under. Although I do believe the water brings a lot to the image. Many thank be warned its coming your way...

7 days ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Beautiful series.

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Steve Paxton replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

A true to life series been a very wet day... Enjoy yours.

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Herb Riddle said:

Seems quite strange to see black clouds and heavy rain with you as our part of the world cooks and rivers run dry. Great series here.

Best Wishes. Herb

6 days ago

Steve Paxton replied to Herb Riddle:

The new is its still falling down as well, great for the ducks thats for sure. After this winter I will have to make a trip to go look at the dams and see just how if any the water level has changed. We hope you get some rain soon. All the best from the west.

6 days ago

Old Owl said:

Beautiful, Steve. Rain is, I know, welcome, but it's not stopped all day and I'm bored with it now! Hope the rest of your week is good, mate. Your freesias are flowering earlier than mine; I'm looking forward to that wonderful heady smell.

6 days ago

Steve Paxton replied to Old Owl:

I know just what you mean I went shopping only to walk out into torrential rain I had figure that gave longer that it turned out. I know that I understand your thoughts as well stuck inside. The freesias are certainly starting to flower here. The pot is full of them starting to show This one had the background for it to stand out. I know we have more rains coming.... Many thanks.

6 days ago