A bloom in the gloom

24 Nov

It’s one of those smoky-voiced days in the Pacific Northwest. One of those days when the moss glows in the gloom. One of those days when the azalea surprises you with a single, blinding bloom.

5 Responses to “A bloom in the gloom”

  1. Brenda in Idaho November 24, 2009 at 3:53 PM #

    “…smoky-voiced days…”, “…moss glows in the gloom…” ~ absolutely perfect descriptions! I grew up 20 miles W of Portland in Forest Grove and that’s exactly the way I remember it. See ~ you ARE a poetic photographer, and I’m green with envy (but in a very good way)!

    • sorrygardener November 24, 2009 at 7:02 PM #

      I’m glad I got it right in your mind’s eye. But I may have to go back and add some profanity to those lines in late winter when I’m fed up with it.

      • Brenda in Idaho November 25, 2009 at 8:58 AM #

        I agree with the need for profanity in late winter @###@#!! After enduring several months of snow & ice and feeling like spring will never arrive again here in the W central mts. of Idaho, I’m ready to move back to Whidbey Island where I lived for several years in the ’70′s. At least there’s a growing season there…

  2. Ma Bell November 24, 2009 at 5:27 PM #

    What a beautiful description and beautiful pictures. You made my day. Winter isn’t here yet but I can look forward to spring.

    • sorrygardener November 24, 2009 at 6:57 PM #

      I thought you might need a bloom today, Ma Bell.

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