All of these photos were taken by me on Monday during my visit to the Botanical Gardens. I planned on this just being a Wordless Wednesday post with photos until I visited the Gardens website and found that due to budget cuts etc... the gardens will fall to demise unless they begin charging an entrance fee. There have been mumblings and rumors about this over the past year with a lively debate. Now you all know that I am there on a regular basis. If it has to permanently close I WILL NOT be a happy camper. The gardens have always been free unlike all the other venues in that area to include the DeYoung Museum, The Academy of Sciences of which you almost have to be a millionaire to afford their entrance fees, The Japanese Tea Garden and the Conservatory of Flowers. My position is that the Botanical Gardens should begin implementing fees. Why not? Everyone else charges fees to maintain their venues. If you buy a membership to the gardens which is as low as $60.00 per year, round...
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My macro is posted....visit with me today if you can. MACRO DURANTA BLOSSOM I'd love to have you stop by to view.
But I am still feeling happy.
Brigitta, thanks for your kind words :)
ma.links, thanks for visiting and commenting
siromade, thanks so much and happy MYM to you as well.
jabblog, thank you so much.
Dave, glad I could accommodate. Thank you.
Thanks Diane and I want to get better at the bugs :D
Walk in the woods, thanks so much.
Jan and Jer, thanks, I like that too. I always like capturing the little insects on them.
Icy, you are so sweet, thanks :)
rainfield, as long as you are happy that is all that matters :)
Thanks betchai, While I like a white background I think you are right.
Jean, thanks, I love using that setting so it's becoming easier.
Doan, Thanks so much :)
Squirrel, thanks, I love it when I come across those little friends on their petals :)
Hootin Anni, thank you and I definitely will stop by. I'll be visiting in a few hours. Can't wait to see your post.
Junie
Happy MYM.
Liz @ MLC
Happy MYM.
Liz @ MLC
My MYM entry. Hope you can come by.
love the yellow one tinged with pink.
ahhhh....lovely.
Kala, thanks so much.
Liz, thanks for stopping by.
hipchick, I do too. Thanks for dropping in.
Dimple, I am not sure of all of them, I always forget to jot down their names but I do know the last one is a Chilean Bellflower. Thanks for your comment.
Life motto, thanks so much :)
Chub, thanks so much and I will stop by now.
Thanks so much, Ann.
Chasity, thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Dharma, I love yellow in macros too, thanks so much
EgWow, thanks, they always put a smile on my face.
Eng, thanks. I played around with the new designer for hours to get it right :)
Sandy, thanks alot.
Peaceful Girl, thanks, I always try and get a good variety.
Thanks for the visit!
I don't know what that last bloom is but I love the two tone color!
Nice shots!
Pagan, thank you and to you as well.
Irene, thanks so much.
Mumsy, I'm glad it cheered you up, thanks.
LadyHIgh, thanks for visiting and for your kind comment.
Cinnamon, thanks, I was worried they wouldn't stand out due to the dark red but it's working fine.
anne, thank you.
dawn, thanks so much, blogger came up with some great new templates
Jama, very sweet, thank you.
Mylene, you are welcome and thank YOU for stopping by.
Carletta, Thank you. The last one is a bell flower from Chile. I loved it's color.
Nice series of sunny yellow. :)
xoxo
Ruth, I like the yellows too
Jay, I'm not sure but they could be. Despite the thorns I love them all as well. Thank you.
Serline, thank you so much
Thanks so much Eden, that is very sweet.
dogsmom, thanks for your kind words.
lina, thanks as always for stopping by.
Michelle, I'm so glad :) thank you
Ali, thank YOU for visiting.
dancingmatilda, thanks so much.
Self, :) thanks so much as always for visiting and sharing your thoughts.
Bambie, Thanks so much