A Goose or a Duck; Egyptian Geese

The Egyptian Goose was considered sacred by the Egyptians, and it is not hard to see why. Their colors and markings are exquisite. The Egyptians kept the birds in captivity and depicted them in their art in tombs and paintings for the Pharaohs. The bird is no longer found on the Lower Nile, but throughout...

Lotus on Fire

  LOTUS ON FIRE   heart of fire lotus bloom folded in petals of night bright in waters glow absorb daylight sleep under the moon three days feed the fire within death comes too soon Photo Prompt for the poem - Brevity Lotus. (R.Moore on AllPoetry) Caroline Street Art/Poetry/Photography Snow Queens 🌺

Dombeya (Tropical Hydrangea)

I planted this beautiful Dombeya Burgessiae last winter. The tree originates from Africa and Madagascar and grows well in subtropical conditions. The tree is situated beneath a Wisteria tree, so it gets filtered morning sun. Flowers appear from late summer to early winter. Although the Dombeya looks like a shrub at this stage, it is...

Giraffe tête-à-tête.

While observing these young giraffe, I found their inquisitive demeanor interesting. They were staring at me as much as I was staring at them. When I arranged the photos in sequence there was a story to tell. So I captioned the photos, creating a light-hearted conversation. ©️ Caroline Street Art/Poetry/Photography Thank you for your time....

For the Love of Flowers

The title of the art below is fitting. I love flowers and have been painting and photographing them for a long time. This art is the pinnacle of my love for flowers. My heart was in it from start to finish. Original Art. Oil on stretched canvas. H905mm x W905mm A monochrome print of the...

Crocodile Gazing

Nature is a tropical swamp in sunshine, on who's purlieus we hear the song of summer birds, and see prismatic dew drops, - but her interiors are terrific, full of hydra and crocodiles. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson. CROCODILE GAZING From the safety of the riversideI watch the crocodile, mesmerized by the power of its torso,...

Aquatic

I am always drawn to fish and water. The movement, colors, and reflections in ponds and aquariums is fascinating. I photograph goldfish at every opportunity, but they glide through the water quickly, and more often than not, the photos are a failure. But patience does reap rewards and I might get two or three good...

Expected Guest.

java in flower cuppoppies too brightenwet scene through windowexpect to drink in. Photo prompt for brevity poem provided by a member of all poetry.com Brevity It is long-winded Polonius in Shakespeare's Hamlet who famously says that brevity is the soul of wit. Copyright ©️ Caroline Street Art/Poetry/Photography My Poetry