Comments for Closely Observed

Comment on The sight & scent of sweet peas on a mid-June afternoon by Elaine

Elaine — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 05:06:27 +0000

Hi, Tess. Thank you for stopping by.

Yes, I grow sweet peas for sight, scent and sentimental reasons. My mom grew the most glorious ones in her garden — it’s a vivid childhood memory.

Comment on The sight & scent of sweet peas on a mid-June afternoon by Tess

Tess — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 16:05:33 +0000

Gorgeous. One of my favourite flowers.

Comment on Two before breakfast by Elaine

Elaine — Mon, 19 May 2008 16:21:07 +0000

Hello all.

Oh my. I just arrived back from a day-and-a-half in my Mom’s garden (a topic for another post) to read your thoughtful, encouraging comments. Thank you.

Yes, I do want to share with you my unexpected discoveries of urban nature. With a few exceptions, the photos are of the flora in Vancouver. It’s been “therapeutic” for me to take time to observe beauty flourishing in the midst of (and despite) the construction, noise, traffic, rushing — often just to the next red light– impatience, if not hostility that are part of daily city living. I’m just now listening to a two-part Tapestry podcast on Soul in the City. I suppose you might say I’m discovering the soul of my city.

May I also recommend, if you are not already viewing them, (1) UBC’s Botany Photo of the Day and (2) Gayla Trail’s Daily Botanical.

Comment on Two before breakfast by Tess

Tess — Mon, 19 May 2008 11:18:11 +0000

I agree with what everyone else has said - I wish I could get such sharp focus, and your photographs brighten my day as well.

Comment on Two before breakfast by lucy

lucy — Mon, 19 May 2008 04:44:49 +0000

please keep sharing! they brighten my day too!! absolutely gorgeous…(i live with a semi-pro photographer so i am not always satisfied with the quality of my own photos, but still they bring me joy, as do yours!)

Comment on Two before breakfast by Elle

Elle — Sun, 18 May 2008 15:39:50 +0000

Oh, honey - they’re gorgeous and they brighten my day every time. Nothing amateur about it - just an eye for beauty and a generous heart that wants to share it. I’m grateful for that.

Comment on Two before breakfast by H.M.

H.M. — Sat, 17 May 2008 17:50:07 +0000

Elaine,
You have absolutely nothing to apologize for with your photos. They are beautiful and quite good. Thank you for sharing this beauty with all of us.

Comment on Two before breakfast by Elaine

Elaine — Sat, 17 May 2008 16:37:45 +0000

Thank you, Isabela. So nice to meet you.

Comment on Two before breakfast by isabela

isabela — Sat, 17 May 2008 16:35:25 +0000

So beautifull!

I loved!!

Comment on Enjoying the neighbours’ gardens… by Elaine

Elaine — Fri, 16 May 2008 16:05:48 +0000

Thank you, Barbara. I agree I live in a beautiful city. And some neighbours go the extra mile to share their gardens with passers-by.