Anne Elliott's photos with the keyword: Begonia

This shot of an unidentified plant was taken at the Asa Wright Nature Centre, Trinidad, on 19 March 2017. This adventure was only the second holiday of any kind, anywhere, that I have had in something like 30 or 35 years! The other holiday was a wonderful, one-week trip with my dear friends from England, Linda and Tony, when we went down south to Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Tetons in September 2012. I have had maybe half a dozen weekends away, including to Waterton National Park, which have helped keep me going. Six birding/photographer friends and I decided that we would take this exciting trip together (from 12-21 March 2017), spending the first two or three days on the island of Tobago and then the rest of the time at the Asa Wright Nature Centre on the nearby, much larger island of Trinidad. We decided to take a complete package, so everything was included - accommodation at both places, all our food, and the various walks and day trips that we could choose from. Two of my friends, Anne B. and Brenda, saw to all the planning of flights and accommodations, which was so very much appreciated by the rest of us. I could never have done all this myself! We were so lucky with our flights, as we were just in time to get Black Friday prices, which were 50% off! What a time we had, seeing so many beautiful and interesting things - and, of course, everything was a lifer for me. Some of these friends had visited Costa Rica before, so were familiar with some of the birds. There was a lot more to see on Trinidad, so we were glad that we chose Tobago to visit first and then spend a longer time at Asa Wright. It was wonderful to be right by the sea, though, at the Blue Waters Inn on the island of Tobago. Just gorgeous. The Asa Wright Nature Centre, on Trinidad, is such an amazing place! We stayed in cabins up or down hill from the main building. Really, one doesn't need to travel away from the Centre for birding, as so many different species visit the Hummingbird feeders that are right by the huge, open veranda, and the trees of the rain forest high up the mountainous road. The drive up and down this narrow, twisting, pot-holed road was an adventure in itself! Never would I ever do this drive myself - we had a guide who drove us everywhere in a minibus. I had read many accounts of this road, lol! There was enough room for two vehicles to pass each other, and the honking of horns was almost continuous - either to warn any vehicle that might be coming fast around the next bend or as a sign that drivers knew each other. The drive along this road, from the coast to Asa Wright, took just over an hour each way. I still miss the great food that was provided every single day at Asa Wright and even the Rum Punch that appeared each evening. I never drink at all, so I wasn't sure if I would even try the Punch - glad I did, though, as it was delicious and refreshing. Breakfast, lunch and dinner were all served buffet-style, with a great variety of dishes from which to choose. To me, pure luxury. So very, very grateful to have been invited to be part of this amazing adventure. This is a video that I came across on YouTube, taken by Rigdon Currie and Trish Johnson, at many of the same places we visited on Trinidad and Tobago. Not my video, but it made me feel like I was right there still. Posting the link here again, so that I won't lose it. youtu.be/BBifhf99f_M I also came across the following 27-minute YouTube video of the flora and fauna of Trinidad, filmed by John Patrick Smith in February 2015. youtu.be/6HHBm9MIxnk

And I found some : ) This beautiful Begonia was growing at the Reader Rock Garden on 24 July 2013 - I just love its colour. I tend not to photograph Begonias because my photos of them don't turn out well at all. However, this one was OK.

Little did I know when posting this colourful image maybe half an hour or so ago, I'd be needing a brightness fix, lol! I think I must have made it start snowing - AGAIN! Just a shot of some vibrant Begonias, growing in the ENMAX Conservatory at the Calgary Zoo on 9 April 2013. The tropical butterflies are just beginning, but there were only a very few so far. The plants, though, are beautiful and will only get better and better as they grow during the spring and summer months. The Zoo staff and volunteers do such a great job with this Conservatory and the outdoor Dorothy Harvie Gardens. Always a joy to visit.

Angel Wing Begonia - I love the name of this plant that was growing at the Calgary Zoo, November 2007, in the old Conservatory. Thought today was an appropriate day to post these small, pink hearts. Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!

I liked the red edging to these Begonia petals, and the water droplets, seen at the Reader Rock Garden at the end of August. Wasn't happy with the original image, so cropped it, but it still doesn't feel "right". So, I'll move on to the next photo, LOL.

These Begonias are growing in the Butterfly House at the Calgary Zoo.

Thought the varying shades of colour in this Begonia were pretty. Seen at the GreenGate Garden Centre back in June.