Saturday, September 30, 2006

Imperial Taro












Colocasia esculenta provides an alien-looking backdrop.

Illumination












The color of these leaves is brought out with the Sun as a backlight.

Redwood Waters



A small stream tumbles through a redwood forest.

Signs of Change












Leaves reminding us of North America's steady march towards winter.

Tuesday, September 26, 2006

The Improved Tropical Paradise












My tropical garden after the addition of blooming plumerias, a king palm, and an imperial taro (Colocasia esculenta).

Saturday, September 23, 2006

Tropical Splendor












Another fragrant and beautiful plumeria.

Plumeria is Open












The long-awaited plumeria has bloomed.

Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Plumeria Flower Bud












A plumeria getting ready to bloom.

Monday, September 11, 2006

Remember 9/11

May those who lost friends and family September 11, 2001 be comforted...

Sunday, September 10, 2006

Garden Glory Continues












Grandpa Ott is a good-looking grandpa.

Banana Background












An Abyssinian banana (Ensete ventricosum) leaf.

Cool Blue Borage



A drop of water on a borage flower.