Beauty Even in Death

 

The Bird of Paradise was such a fun surprise and a joy to see bloom and fade.

Cold Enough to Seek the Sun

I was looking for a new view of the Bird and when a challenge came up with DIAGONALS I found it.

 

 

Its so cold out there that the river is starting to freeze.

 

I am going on a mission to find the sun.

Strelitzia Reginae

I have been wondering lately if I should give this bird a name.  Oh right, she already has one...I could easily call her Reginae, or maybe Ginae for short.  Her development has been a real treat to watch.  She blossomed a fourth flower if I am reading the info about her correctly.

 

 

 

 

Birds of Paradise flowers are produced in a horizontal inflorescence emerging from a stout spathe.

The Birds of Paradise flower inflorescence is borne atop long scapes, or pedicels, that grow to 5 feet or more in height. The flower on the Birds of Paradise plant is the most unusual part.
A series of highly colored bracts, or modified leaves, are formed into green, red, and or purplish canoe-like structures. Bracts vary between 4-8 inches long, depending upon the age and size of the Birds of Paradise plant.
Each Birds of Paradise flower is made up of three upright orange sepals and three highly modified vivid blue petals. Two of the petals are joined together in a structure resembling an arrowhead with the third petal forming a nectary at the base of the flower.
Each bract contains 2 or more protruding Birds of Paradise florets of bright yellow or orange elongated petals and a bright blue tongue. The female part of the Birds of Paradise flower is the long extension of the blue tongue, which is extended well away from the stamens.

The above is a direct quote from The Flower Experts if you care for a little more information.

Miles on Birds and Bikes

While I was home and cozy putting a few more miles on the colorful

 Bird of Paradise and then making a frame for it, hubby was bundled up for the cold

and putting some miles on the K1600.

 

 

Bird of Paradise

It has been a joy to watch the development of this colorful Bird of Paradise on the most dreary and foggie of Winter's days.

 

 

 

 

Birdie got a new DO

 

Im guessing and hoping that it didnt just double its size and it isnt a double bloom but the way things are supposed to go...I wonder what it will look like tomorrow.

Birds that dont Fly

 

 

 

The Bird of Paradise has been an excellent subject.  IT DOESNT MOVE...

It is only good in the morning though when the light shines on it.