While I was in Pasadena in May I loved seeing the flowering Blue Jacaranda all over the city. On a visit to the hills of Rancho Palos Verdes one day I was disappointed at first that the Jacaranda were not yet in bloom. Later in the evening, though, I thought the silhouette of this tree with its feathery leaves was quite beautiful.
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I like that the background carries the colour.
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Thanks so much.
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It looks a bit like a Chinese print. Lovely.
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I thought so too :). Thank you.
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Lovely!
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Thank you very much, Pat.
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This is an amazingly strong delicate painting. Not sure anything can be both of those adjectives together. I just love it.
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Thank you so much.
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It is breathtaking!
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Thank you, Cher!
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I don’t know that it would have been quite as beautiful without the hint of color in the sky. Great capture.
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Thank you, Paul. I think I agree with you.
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II never fails. The simple shots are often the best.
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That’s a good thing to be reminded of. Thanks, John.
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The silhouette of the Blue Jacaranda is exquisite.
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Many thanks, Judy.
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so beautiful…
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Thanks, Sandy.
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The photo is great, the story as well, it looks like the jacaranda did not want to let you down and offered you this amazing view. Again I really believe it is a matter of dialogue between us and nature.
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A great way to put it; thank you.
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Beautiful picture! I love the colors!
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Thank you, Judy!
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I really love this picture, it is beautiful!! I have never seen this tree before, it sounds interesting!
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Thank you. Yes, the Jacaranda is strikingly beautiful. And though it’s called “Blue” the blooms are actually purple.
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Beautiful! I love the color gradient from dark sky blue to brilliant orange. Well done!
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Thanks, Mike!
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I enjoy them every spring here in South Florida. Nice picture.
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Thank you. Living most of my life on the east coast, I’d never seen them before I visited California.
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Gorgeous silhouette! The colors of the sky are just as captivating too.
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Thanks so much for your comment and for stopping by, Angelia.
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Hello Rona, I just nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blog Award. I do hope you accept the nomination; check my blog for the requirements and regulations that come along 😉 Chris
http://chrisbreebaart.wordpress.com/2012/09/16/one-week-two-awards-very-inspiring-blog-award/
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I’m honored, Chris! Thank you.
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My pleasure Rona! I love your work and it inspires me. Chris
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I’m so pleased to hear that.
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I am happy to tell you!
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What a beautiful photo!
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Thanks, Nancy!
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Beautiful! Jacarandas are my favorite tree! I had never seen them until I went to Australia 2 years ago and I thought I was brought back to Dr Seuse’s book about the Lorax protecting the incredible Truffula trees!
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That’s funny! Thanks for taking the time to stop by and comment.
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One of my favourite Los Angeles things…jacaranda in bloom (or not)
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I definitely agree. Thanks for coming by.
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