A few photos from my Jacaranda late this afternoon . . .

[CaliforniaPeggy]

[2naSalit]

1. Pretty!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. Thank you so much, my dear 2naSalit!

I'm very lucky to have such a beauty right outside my balcony!

[MLAA]

2. I love jacarandas.

I tried twice to have one, knowing the odds were against me as I live in a desert. I tried because there are a couple mature ones around town.

Beautiful shots.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

7. Thanks for your lovely remarks, my dear MLAA!

They are so beautiful but they are also picky about the climate they grow in. I'm sorry you didn't have any luck with them.

[wendyb-NC]

3. So that's what a Jacaranda looks like?

Lovely photographs. That is an ebullient flowering tree. How long does it flower in a season? Thanks for posting, now I know what a Jacaranda looks like.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. Yes, indeed, my dear wendyb_NC! This is what they look like.

They flower for a few months--3 or 4 maybe. Ours was late blooming this year; not sure why.

It gives me joy!

I'm glad you enjoyed the photos.

[Mousetoescamper]

4. Splendidly luminescent photos!

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I love the bokeh in the first photo and the combination of sharp/soft focus in the second. The inclusion of the leaves gives context and additional color.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. Thanks so much, my dear Mousetoescamper!

I appreciate your lovely remarks!

[Diamond_Dog]

5. There are no words sufficient to describe that beautiful color.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. Ah, my dear Diamond_Dog!

I hear you! And I certainly agree.

I'm so lucky to have this beauty right outside my study.

[niyad]

11. So beautiful. Such lovely colours. Thank you for sharing.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

12. Thank you so very much, my dear niyad . . .

Such beauty makes me happy to be nearby. I'm lucky to have this magnificent tree right outside my door.

And what good is my happiness if I can't share it? Sharing is part of my DNA.

[niyad]

13. And we all are the most grateful beneficiaries.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

14. . . .

[littlemissmartypants]

15. Beautiful! Thank you for sharing this, CP! ❤️

In many cultures, the Jacaranda tree is a symbol of beauty, resilience, and renewal. Its vibrant flowers are often associated with good fortune and prosperity. In Australia, the blooming of Jacarandas is a sign that the end of the school year is near, making them a symbol of hope and new beginnings for students.

Much more...

https://www.silverstonegardening.com.au/everything-you-need-to-know-about-jacaranda/#:~:text=In%20many%20cultures%2C%20the%20Jacaranda,and%20new%20beginnings%20for%20students.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

18. Thank YOU, my dear lmsp! I love to share the beauty in my life.

And thank you for the link! It's fascinating. Many facts that I did not know. It's a great resource.

[littlemissmartypants]

21. ❤️

[Old Crank]

16. Very nice

The tree we had was too high for that without a ladder.
Good stuff there.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

19. Thanks so much, my dear Old Crank!

I am so lucky. My study is on the second floor, and there's a balcony there too. No ladders needed, thank goodness.

I am glad you enjoyed these.

[DENVERPOPS]

17. Yes CP

your stuff always brightens our days!!!!!!! Thanks!!!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

20. Thank you so much, my dear DENVERPOPS!

I'm glad to know this. Making others happy with my art increases my joy in living.