I sat and watched a datura plant, Datura spp., bloom one evening. That led to photographing a single bloom over a period of about 10-15 minutes. I tried to make a slide show, but evidently the only computer it showed up on was mine -- so I've condensed the magic into a few photos.
The bees impatiently await this time and have only a few minutes before they need to return to the hive for the night. Some find a little opening to slip in. The nectar must be as heavenly as the fragrance.
I don't have words to describe the sensuality of this bloom opening in the very same moments that daytime was closing. An overlapping of worlds.
The bees impatiently await this time and have only a few minutes before they need to return to the hive for the night. Some find a little opening to slip in. The nectar must be as heavenly as the fragrance.
I don't have words to describe the sensuality of this bloom opening in the very same moments that daytime was closing. An overlapping of worlds.
I saw the datura when we were on the Colorado River and they are amazing. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI imagine it would feel as if worlds are overlapping :)
ReplyDeleteJeannie, I bet it was so cool to see them in the wild! Love datura.
ReplyDeleteNancy, yes, it's not something I've done before in a conscious way, to sit still and watch the datura bloom while day leaves and night arrives...
ReplyDelete*STUNNING*
ReplyDeleteThank you, Trish!
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