Everything's Coming Up Rosy ... The Year In Photographs ... February 22, 2013

There's a lovely pink glow as the sun sets this evening.

I particularly love the way the Gum trees seem to be painted with a rosy pink hue.

Cricket Anyone? ... The Year In Photographs ... February 21, 2013

I've been seeing lots of grasshoppers around lately, which is pretty stock standard for summertime.  But this little fellow looks more like a cricket of some sort.

I really love the patterned back of this little creature.

I don't love the damage it's leaving behind on my poor Pelargonium however.

From Our Verandah ... The Year In Photographs ... February 20, 2013

I never tire of the view from the verandah that wraps around our house.  Some mornings the outlook is just so lush and green.

The recent rain has helped transform the parched bushland that surrounds our place.

Time For The Queen ... The Year In Photographs ... February 17, 2013

It's Queen's Myrtle blooming time at my place.  One of my Lagerstroemia speciosa is on show right now.

This fabulous Lagerstroemia grows taller than the very familiar Lagerstroemia indica or Crepe Myrtle.  It is an outstanding summer-blooming tropical tree.

I simply adore the gorgeous large rose pink-purple flowers.

These grand crinkly flowers are obviously loved by many insects as well, as there are various six-legged visitors feasting on the nectar every day.