Orchid

Butterfly

We had our first real rain last night.

The hummingbirds as well as the butterflies are happy to see their flowers revived.

Gardenia

I love gardenias and am sorry they have finished blooming for the year.

Crepe Myrtle

Amaryllis

The one bright spot in the middle of the drought.

Spain Park Lake

Our plein air group spent today painting at this park. It was a typical hot and humid day with the temperature at 91. A Great Blue Heron was trying to fish among the Canada geese. I did see make one catch.

New Bloom - Red Gerber

Those are raindrops on the leaves.

The first rain we have had in months.