Anne Elliott's photos with the keyword: explore2009December15

We are still in our deep-freeze, so thought I'd post this photo of a bright orange Straw Flower grafted on to this spikey cactus. Made me think of a little candle flame. Tomorrow is supposed to bring us out of our present bitterly cold temperatures, which sure will feel good, soaring to a high of around -6C tomorrow afternoon. Then we have about five days of highs between -4C and +4 C! It will feel almost tropical : )

An image of a little White-breasted Nuthatch, taken on 18th November last year.

Sorry, folks, I've been playing again - it can be quite addictive, unfortunately! Try explaining that to my family and friends who won't be receiving their Chistmas cards and letters till after Christmas, LOL. These "candy cane" water droplets are on a single petal of a white Chrysanthemum, taken in my kitchen. Just thought it was a bit Christmasy : ) Can almost smell and taste Peppermint : ) Rebecca - I know they aren't exactly pearls, but ....