Lagniappe Outside My Door

Just sharing some pictures that were calling out to me while I was watering my flowers yesterday morning. Bougainvillea, cascading over the waterfall ... These close up shots weren't easy to get. I was balancing precariously on the edge of the rocks around the waterfall. In this next picture, I like the contrast between the delicate and colorful Bougainvillea bract against the leaves that have probably been there since winter ... When I was stumbling around trying to get back on solid ground after photographing the Bougainvillea, I thought I heard Harry the Heron snickering at me from his hiding place amongst the ornamental grasses ... Shame on you, Harry! My Asiatic Jasmine plant is thriving in its little pot next to the pond. It wasn't variegated when I bought it, but I think the muriatic acid and bleach my husband uses to keep the pond clean have bleached it, if that's possible? And last, but not least, this Little Gem Magnolia bud caught my eye, as the sun was filtering through the branches. I love it when I discover pictures waiting to be taken — especially when they are right outside my door!