That's a real stunner, PDAZ!

Very nice flower pictures everybody.



Another sculpture from the Sculpture Walk.

Aw -- the turtle is cute, DG!

They have sculptures in Scottsdale now and then. The last time I was over there, they had painted horses (like the painted cows or Snoopys that other cities have had).

Just a typical London scene, a bus going through the main road in Hampton Hill

Sat, thanks to your photos I feel like I almost know London now. You've given us an interesting insight into the capital of England.

Basilica de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles, Cartago, Costa Rica, taken this morning.



Pilgrims come to Cartago from all over the country, many walking, to visit Costa Rica's principal church, the Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles, on August 2nd, the feast day of the Virgin of the Angels. The church has a statue of the Black Madonna known as La Negrita, who supposedly had great healing powers. The sick visit her statue in the hopes of a miracle from La Negrita. There is a 22k procession, some choosing to travel on their hands and knees, and many more doing the last 1,000 metres on their knees.

More information re the Black Madonna here from wiki.

My miracle was getting this shot people-free, as the square in front is always a busy place.

A rock squirrel, guarding his rock

A glimpse of the Mississippi River through the trees in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.

I've heard of rock squirrels but I never knew how they got their name. Guarding his rock? LOL



Clematis. The great thing about these flowers are that the plant was here when we bought the house and we've never had to do anything. The flowers come back every year with no attention from us.

Such a brilliant sunset, PDAZ, and beautiful pic, ClaraSue.

A wild flower

That's lantana, zorba! It's a particular favorite around here because it does so well in summer -- it seems to flower more as the heat increases. The flowers are also a favorite snack of our wild birds.

Tredici: if a plant has four petals making the shape of an x or h along with 6 stamens (4 tall, 2 short, plus the pistil) then it belongs in the Mustard family. My guess would be one of the "western wallflowers". Some of them come in varying degrees of orange, rather than just yellow.

Thanks Mags, many people see the centre of London but I take the parts where most people live and know who are locals. Here's a nice church I came across today in Willesden just down the road from me.

Lovely nature shots all round. ClaraSue, your photo is so peaceful.

Manuel Antonio is known for its vibrant sunsets.

Now that's stunning!

That's a beautiful shot, MadMags. Great shots all round from everyone, actually. Thanks for the warm welcome to this forum, and I can't wait to see what July brings!

Thanks for identifying the flower, PDAZ. I've never heard it called by that name and don't know the local name for it.

Amazing shot, MadMags.

Zorba, lantana is a non-indigenous to Africa and are declared Category 1 invasive plants in South Africa. They do have pretty flowers tho.