Thursday, September 04, 2008

San Diego - Things with Chlorophyll

When I was down in San Diego we went to the San Diego Zoo. The thing I love most about this zoo is that it's also an amazing botanical garden. I don't really even care much if I see the animals. I could just wander around taking photos of the beautiful plants. So I did.


Hibiscus


More hibiscus


Not a botanical, but I thought this cart was picturesque.


Even more hibiscus


And just one more. Well, two more.


Don't know the name of this plant that grows on the trunk of a tree. Something like staghorn fern maybe?


Ferns and sunlight high above my head.


There's a lot of varieties of bamboo. Not all of it has graffiti on it. This patch did and I could have been upset but it was sort of cool too.


I loved the light shining through these huge fronds.


Paper lanterns hanging high in a tree near the front entrance. I assume they light up at night.

I would have taken more photos but alas, my camera batteries gave out on me. I did actually take photos of family and animals as well while I my camera still worked. You can check them out San Diego Zoo - Things with Feet at Beach Treasure.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

lovely photos!
That hibiscus is wonderful with the purple center.

Thanks for sharing,

kayellen

JoAnneBNA said...

the light coming through the fronds is so lovely, very abstract.

Susie Q said...

Oh how we loved the zoo. We lived in San Diego for a year many years ago. It was such fun. My brother and sis in law just returned from a trip to LA and SD and had the best time.
Thee photos were just lovely! You have such a great eye.

"Maggie & Kevin" said...

Love the photos of hibiscus, one of my most favorite flowers. We have two varieties in our back yard.

My hubby suggested trying out various colors but then I end up undecided and have the camo look too. LOL My guess is it will end up an antique white. Basic and boring!