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Albemarle County, celebration, Central Virginia, Fourth of July, garden friends, nature, summer, virginia countryside, wild birds
July 4th is a day of celebration in the United States.
Fireworks no longer appeal to me…too loud, too buggy to watch.
I prefer the quiet sanctuary of my gardens and the miracles that flourish here.
The colors of nature out-dazzle any fireworks display in my book.
Want to see what I found in the garden this morning?
During absolute quiet, this silent winged beauty shared the morning.
lucky shot this morning. This little hummer decided my zinnia/tomato bed is the perfect place to sun and snack. It was here yesterday, and this morning, I had my camera
this little hummer sat for quite some time sunning and napping on a tomato cage
confident to rest in my garden; I think this is the highest compliment a gardener can receive from wild creatures
zinnias are my favorite annual, as they dazzle the eye and provide nectar for pollinators. I have them amongst my tomatoes ~ what a pleasant combination and reminiscent of fireworks, yes?
my new favorite morning spot, shaded by the large crape myrtle against the bright morning sun. Cool, dry July mornings are rare in central Virginia. Thanks to the coastal hurricane Arthur, cooler air arrived last night sans humidity. I took full advantage, before the sun rose too high this morning
enjoy your day and remember to bask in the truest celebration…
Copyright © 2014 by Diane LaSauce All Rights Reserved
Love this! Such beautiful images!
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Thank you!
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I puttered around the garden, watched Judy take pictures, then we went to a cook out with friends. Skipped the fireworks. Love your hummingbird pictures. Not sure if zinnias are my favorite annual, but they are definitely up in the top 5.
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A little bit late Diane but I hope you enjoyed the holiday. Your photographs look gorgeous and that ‘morning spot’ blissful.
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Thank you Victoria! Life is good right now…hope that your summer is blissful too. Diane
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I spent my day in the garden so yes I agree, it is the best spot to enjoy the 4th, or the 5th.
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Thanks Charlie. Glad you were out there too.
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Thank you. Wonderful shots. Your enjoyment of the beauty in nature comes across clearly.
sent via email from Kerin
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The garden is full of creatures enjoying your beautiful space as you do. This year, the celebration for me was to remember how we got Independence Day, courtesy of HBO and the mini-series John Adams. It was a powerful and enlightening series.
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Relaxed and beautiful post — you are most talented…thank you!!!
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Absolutely love your new “morning spot.”
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What a beautifully restful place! It relaxed me just looking at the photos 🙂
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So glad!
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