Nature

Canna lily leaves up close: MM & FOTD

These Canna Lily leaves are beautiful up close. Lovely shapes, lines, and colors.

Canna lily, Oregon Garden, Silverton, Oregon

Macro Monday (MM)

Flower of the Day (FOTD)

SoyBend

Centered in Bend, Oregon, my blog branches out into nature, history, and art-related topics.

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