I started a running program ("running" would be a very grand term for the shuffle I do) after Easter.  When I saw the Easter pictures I knew I had to get moving - ugh.  That and the pesky Air Force obsession with timing my run once or twice a year has kept me at it, and even though I a: hate exercising and b: hate getting up early in the morning, I have come to enjoy being outside when the neighborhood is quiet.  I found this gorgeous blossom on my most recent outing.  If only I could include in this post the sweet, sweet smell.  Make sure you go and visit Studio Waterstone to see other macro goodness.


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  1. Beautiful flower and great shot! I've decided to start running a couple of times, but when the alarm went off, I decided it was too early and went back to sleep. Have a great day!

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  2. Looks like a Gardenia? Lovely shot - I need to get up and run myself - but I might just keep going! lol

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  3. Oh how pretty! I hate running too!

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  4. Maybe a Magnolia (looks like it from the inner future seed pod)? I had a magnolia last year (insects killed it sadly) and the blooms were just breath-taking with sweetness you could smell from far away. My m.i.l. got me a gardenia last year for my b-day and that smells wonderful and had ruffles of flowers that bloom… Beautiful!

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  5. Being outside is soul food as much as running is healthy for you... beautiful photo... so soft and pretty I can almost smell it!

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  6. It is a very interesting stamen. Too bad we don't have "scratch and sniff". Enjoy your peaceful time!

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  7. Oh that is lovely! The contrasts of the color are stunning :) Good shot! And good on you for sticking with an exercise program! It's such hard work, isn't it?

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  8. Really great photo! If I can get from the horizontal to the vertical, I am good. That seems to be the struggle these days. :)

    courtney of beads by breul
    (sorry, blogger is being difficult)

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