Jane at Levant: This week and Last Week

Monday, 6 February 2012

This week and Last Week

I love the intense bright blue of this first iris reticulata flowering in my pot - that was last week!!

Now this week there are ice patterns on the rockery pool

and the reticulata struggles to survive. I am linking up with Blue Monday and Macro Monday - why not come along with me?

11 comments:

Hootin Anni6 February 2012 at 03:07
I love iris!!! Reminds me of my youth...my dad had them all over the yard. This one is outstanding...the color so vibrant.

My Monday post is: SPRINGTIME in South TEXAS Do hope you can find a little time to stop by with a 'howdy'!!!
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Hootin Anni6 February 2012 at 04:05
PS...I just read the comment you left for me...OH Boy...would I ever LOVE to watch Whitechapel with you!! I love the history and mystery behind Jack the Ripper. {{{color me envious}}}

Now, I'm wondering if this may be found online to watch here in USA. Gonna go Google. LOL
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Molly6 February 2012 at 05:04
Little Iris is such a beautiful colour. Dang the frost! Hope you're on the mend again now xxxxx
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SmilingSally6 February 2012 at 06:29
It looks like purple on my screen.

Happy Blue Monday, Jane.
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EG CameraGirl6 February 2012 at 06:29
The iris sure is a beauty!
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Barb6 February 2012 at 08:57
That iris is exquisite, and brave, too. Great pictures. I loved the icy ones as well, the combination of your selections really tell a story.
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Tatjana Parkacheva6 February 2012 at 11:45
Nice macro shots.

Regards and best wishes
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Sharon@SproutsandWildlings6 February 2012 at 16:02
Beautiful flower to see at this season. I like the detail of the yellow and white markings on the falls. The ice picture is intriguing, a very nice photo.
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Kala6 February 2012 at 19:03
Fantastic details of the ice patterns!

Happy MM
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cassandrasminicorner7 February 2012 at 06:59
Beautiful and interesting photos..

Visiting for Blue Monday! Hope you can stop by:)

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Jessica10 February 2012 at 03:56
beautiful blues you have here especially the flower :-) Visiting from Blue Monday Sis, hope that you can return the visit too.

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