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Surrounded by Beauty, 2

Flowering plants play such an important part in our lives. Their color and composition have inspired artists such as Georgia O’Keefe, Van Gogh and Monet, and poets like William Wordsworth. They are accepted as a symbol of love and passion, even innocence. Some have even been recognized for their medicinal properties.

Here are a few more from the garden. Unfortunately, I’m still working on learning their names.

Enjoy!

Travel Photo Thursday: Flowers

I’m constantly surprised at the variety of flowers that grow, some wild or without much coaxing, here in Jamaica. These I took in the garden at my cousin’s house.

Unknown plant
Onion Plant
Onion Plant
Unknown flower
Unknown flower
Bell Flower
Bell Flower
Rose of Sharon
Rose of Sharon
Orchid
Orchid
Shrimp Flower
Shrimp Flower

This is my submission to this week’s Budget Travelers Sandbox Travel Photo Thursday series. Be sure to check out other photo and story entries on their website!