Peggy C's photos

- on a Buddleja - there were 3 colors, but this was the chosen one Down The Road @ NotMyGarden - Best viewed large - .. 2 PiP ..

colors of kayaks and canoes - reflections in the waters - of Lake Mac - slight ripples - peace - have been many times - with Pam J - and my Sister-In-Law - and solo trips - 2 PiP

Beyond the trees [ what were left ] is a development starting. The folks who live there are not happy about it. The developer wanted it re-zoned to fit more houses in = more money for the developer. All surrounding neighborhoods have opposed the re-zoning .. we went to City Hall. Got members we knew on the City Council to listen to 'why' it wasn't good for the area. No, we did not win in keeping the development out, but we did get the size of the lots and home to match what was already there. There will be a cut-through street ... at the end of our street. Joy ! I shall sit in the front yard with my speed gun {hair dryer} and a notebook jotting down tag numbers. Yes, got experience in doing this in Florida ... it worked in getting the cars to slow down. Progress isn't always progress ... depends on which side of the dollar you are holding. My camera can be intimidating .. will get tag numbers easily .. though I would much rather have a stash of stop sticks -- those things with nails in them the deflate tires quickly! If the trees above are removed, I'll go get my friend from years ago - we watched from our backyard as trees were removed "to make it easier to build" .... if they missed a tree - one of us would yell .."HEY, you missed one !" 1 PiP Wording makes no sense on the sign .. who is going to hunt or fish there? Waiting for some bullet holes to show up ..

Read the t-shirt ! My name is Erasmus .. ( to love ) 25 ft long 10 ft wide 8 ft tall 3600 lbs Lots of room for children to climb or sit and read books (the Library is just around the corner) - Given a Police Escort from his place of creation to this grassy area because of his size.

a new sculpture at the Children's Museum has large wings horns and a gentle, friendly "come climb on me" message to all the children who want to see 'who is that new person ?' Beechwood Metalworks ... Casey and Emily Lewis .. local artists/sculptors www.beechwoodmetalworks.com/meet-erasmus-the-dragon 1 PiP

Pollen gathering .. front back (PiP 1) sides not finished yet there is still more Cosmos are a great place for he who gathers and she who takes his photo.... 1 PiP

A Dark Swallowtail (f) next door on a Buddleja 4 PiP

Wings of beauty are a bit worn .. and ragged .. yet he keeps searching for nectar .. in the Mexican Sunflowers.. to me .. this is more than a photo of a butterfly .. it can be a life-lesson .. “We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” - Maya Angelou

[ Papilio glaucus ] Eastern Tiger Swallowtail - m - enjoying nectar of the Buddleja en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddleja thanks to my Dear Neighbor for planting this beauty ! - 4 PiP -

Her time is now to bloom against a North Carolina blue canvas so many buds Ms Myrtle and two sisters are blooming !!! Of all the varieties of Crepe Myrtle this one is the last to bloom here love watching when the white ones begin then on to several other varieties and now My Turn ! Hope you enjoy as much as I do ! 2 PiP

Shall we dance in the blue sky with puffy thingys you go left I'll circle around a moment of time to share love and be grateful we have it ! Photo and words - Peggy C

Buddleja blossoms must have delicious nectar! This Carpenter Bee took his time so as not to miss anything. My nextdoor neighbor is thanked every time I catch these photos. He planted this (surely for me to come take photos) .. Only I didn't live here --- yet! 1 PiP

www.jeffpippen.com/dragonflies.htm#1 No certain ID ... volunteers ? Thanks to Ronald for the ID.. he is my go-to on these ! Same size as a White Tail .. looks like room for passengers, too !

A Black Eyed Susan - [Rudbeckia] Down the road at City Park - Getting nectar on top - Don't know what the long-legger is doing - 1 PiP -- EXPLORE / GALLERY --

4 PiP across top -- Kwanso Day Lily -- Bonanza Day Lily -- Stick snack or perch -- Turk's Cap -- -- EXPLORE / GALLERY

. yes, I do like these Turk's Cap Lily blooms . they are Native to North Carolina and are perennials . 5 ft tall and have white Arrowroot and Bonanza Day Lilles . 1 bloom yesterdy . 4 today . lots of buds this year Turk's Cap Lily (Lilium superbum) 6 PiP EXPLORE / GALLERY

Turk's Cap Lily .. First to bloom this year .. They grow about 5' tall .. The bud next to the open one .. Shall be next to open .. 2 PiP