Little Sunflower

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Flowers • Tagged bright, petals, photography, sunflower, yellow • 8 Comments

A small sunflower has grown in one of my hanging baskets of all places. The seed must have been dropped by a bird.

Curly Toppers

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Objects • Tagged architectural details, graphic, metal, ornate, photography, whimsical • 6 Comments

Whimsical metal toppers add interest to the band shell on the water at Gull Lake Rotary Park in Gravenhurst.

Maple Green

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Nature • Tagged green, leaves, maple, Medway Creek, photography, sunlight • 2 Comments

A bright view in the summer woods.

Fiery Hibiscus

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Sheila Creighton • Posted in Flowers • Tagged close up, hibiscus, orange, petals, photography, stamen, yellow • 12 Comments

My hibiscus plant continues to thrive in this summer heat. I’ve had this plant for over ten years. It limps through each winter and comes alive each summer on the back deck.