More rhodies from the Centennial Rhododendron garden at Fort Worden. Rhodies come in many colors, but the pinks and reds seem most vivid...
Demure no longer
rhodies brandish neon pompoms
strut their stuff for us
Shedding inhibitions
blossoms kick up garish skirts
dance like nightclub showgirls
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GORGEOUS! I love rhodendrons!
Thanks, Sarah! I love the rhodies, too.
Clever Haiku adds to the enjoyment of the gorgeous photos.
Thank you, Marge!
Beautiful, Alison! Have you seen those Rhodies that are two-toned with the yellow center gradiating into bright pinkish-rose on the edges of the petals? I LOVE those! :o)
Thanks, Jean! Yes, the rhodies you mention haven't blossomed yet in this garden, though I captured the buds, to appear in another photo/haiku essay.
Just beautiful Alison...And what great Haiku you wrote for them...Fun article
Thanks much, Katherine!
I have a little rhodie in the labyrinth that is blossomed out in bright/dark pink. It brings a playfulness to the solemn pathways.
beautiful
Another beautiful series.
Thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting
It is amazing how nature can leave us without enough words to praise.
Beach of passionate storms
A showgirl stance indeed! Wonderful images and Haiku.
Bravo! Thank you for sharing at The Surreal Circus.
I love that they're kicking up their skirts! I can't help but love a wanton flower.
Beautiful essay. Thanks for posting it to our Kodak Moment group.
Spectacular shots, Alison! I bet it was a grand sight to see!
And I love the haiku, especially the second one! It's wonderful!!!! I'm delighted with the image of the "blossoms kicking up garish skirts & dancing like nightclub showgirls!" Outstanding!!!
Thanks for your kind comments, Marianne!
They are beautiful, I like the haiku you wrote for the photos.
Thanks so much for posting to my group.
Thanks for commenting, Nana!
They're beautiful and the haiku is perfect
Beautiful rhoddies , nice Haiku.
outstanding natural pleasure on your page,Alison.You're truly blessed.
love
Thanks so much, Bhawana!
This is so beautiful!
Thanks for sharing.
The pictures are just lovely! I love your haikus, too. Dancing girls, I can see it!
Your haikus fit perfectly in this essay. I'm enjoying these virtual walks with you.
Thanks so much, Tanya.
Lovely presentation, Alison. I couldn't help but notice how the delicacy of the ferns in the second photo graced the skirt of the image with such graceful femininity.
Shedding inhibitions
blossoms kick up garish skirts
dance like nightclub showgirls
An adorably befitting haiku, Alison! Gives the image the perfect "oomph"!
Love the pictures. Love the haiku.