the inhalation before the note is blown

[OT from cottage renovations]

these trumpets are just about to sound a mighty blast. 

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Oak Street, Woodward Park

Campsis radicans

it's going to be a close thing, however: something is eating away at the vine's leaves even as the blooms are starting to come out. 

green spiral

[OT from cottage renovations]
[crossposted to texture]

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Ridge Road

hydrangea

shades of pink and red

[OT from cottage renovations]

these gerania are sitting in a pot on a stand on the porch of Clearview cottage. 

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Ridge Road

Geranium

taken at the suggestion of Miyuki-san.