June 12, 2005
A chorus line
Brassidium: Shooting Stars, "Black Gold"
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
These orchids look like showgirls. Rockettes maybe? The orchid wing of the Conservatory is an amazing place, although I have to admit, a lot of orchids look like bugs. Some are fuzzy and cuddly-looking, but they are the exceptions. Since the last time I was there, the gardeners added a couple big containers of frilly jasmine, which filled the air with the scent of tea. (Dim sum, anyone?)
Down by the lake, my mom and I watched the Canada geese cross the road. Having just stepped out of the water behind their rudely hissing parent, some goslings tried to preen and walk at the same time.
These goslings are bigger than ducks. I wonder if .ling is appropriate for teenaged waterfowl, especially ones who will doubtless develop the kind of attitude displayed by their parent. Goose youth? Pinfeather mafia?
150 words | June 12, 2005 09:07 PM | Shutterbug