Reflections, art in water

Passing through the Albert Dock in Liverpool this morning I was struck by the reflections of a yellow and orange painted boat in the smooth surface of the water, an impressionist painting created by the gently moving liquid on a hot spring morning.

Spring Blossoms Forth

Spring has suddenly arrived, the trees in our local park have burst into life with rich, verdant foliage, the cherry blossom that delicate pink shade. The trees are laden with blossom, branches heavy with flowers and yet each flower is so delicate and short lived, a shower of rain or a gust of wind and petals descend from the trees like confetti.

Orchid design

Strong sunlight was pouring through this orchid and I noticed that the inside petals formed this eerie winged bird of prey.