tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post7909076725087217558..comments2023-11-03T14:36:20.471+02:00Comments on Around The Island: Making the desert bloomRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02409530202277375625noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-73580199652239436282010-03-31T13:21:40.199+03:002010-03-31T13:21:40.199+03:00Wow! Love these pics! And I read in a comment so...Wow! Love these pics! And I read in a comment somewhere you're coming to Ireland soon. Enjoy! Hope you get at least a short bit of time to get out of Dublin. :) <br /><br />Safe travels!Heather!https://www.blogger.com/profile/11247899026428086546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-61042199217742997322010-03-19T01:30:28.241+02:002010-03-19T01:30:28.241+02:00The flowers are beautiful. Looking at these photo...The flowers are beautiful. Looking at these photos I feel like I am driving around Palm Springs, California. When in reality we are in separate countries.Patty Reiserhttp://pkphotography.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-53427710060325920462010-03-18T12:52:30.403+02:002010-03-18T12:52:30.403+02:00Wow, what fabulous snapdragons. The second picture...Wow, what fabulous snapdragons. The second picture is more what I would expect.Leorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12303493764579879710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-20892715818296659472010-03-17T18:35:02.435+02:002010-03-17T18:35:02.435+02:00Lovely ;-)
Isn't it amazing what a little wate...Lovely ;-)<br />Isn't it amazing what a little water will do.<br />Hugs and blessings,Small Reflectionshttp://smallreflections.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-57041545651416499812010-03-17T00:51:55.269+02:002010-03-17T00:51:55.269+02:00What a beautiful shot you took. I wouldn't ha...What a beautiful shot you took. I wouldn't have passed up taking that picture either. And oh my, the view you have there. Awesome.Mattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13979949404266325705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-74921551949086761642010-03-16T23:19:02.762+02:002010-03-16T23:19:02.762+02:00absolutely beautiful flowers ... the contrast with...absolutely beautiful flowers ... the contrast with the desert cliffs is amazing.Snoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09520345616959763509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-13338078137049896102010-03-16T22:29:18.539+02:002010-03-16T22:29:18.539+02:00Indeed they are snapdragons, and those colors just...Indeed they are snapdragons, and those colors just pop out at us! How beautiful, reminding us that spring blossoms are about to explode.Jew Wisheshttp://jewwishes.wordpress.com/2010/03/16/jew-wishes-re-red-sign-red-stripes/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-7070486361116730862010-03-16T20:56:10.086+02:002010-03-16T20:56:10.086+02:00Robin, your photos are so striking.
I think there...Robin, your photos are so striking.<br /><br />I think there is ultimate luxury in such a contrast as you show in these two photos. When the searing beauty of the desert becomes too much, you know all you have to do is walk through that garden for a taste of something more lush.<br /><br />Beautiful!<br /><br />Kateshiborigirlhttp://shiborigirl.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-51889078466219020382010-03-16T20:47:12.310+02:002010-03-16T20:47:12.310+02:00Those are just beautiful photos. I love them :)Those are just beautiful photos. I love them :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-64098408789463804532010-03-16T20:04:22.446+02:002010-03-16T20:04:22.446+02:00As always, gorgeous photos!As always, gorgeous photos!Tammyhttp://imom.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-67158773448151589532010-03-16T19:17:49.958+02:002010-03-16T19:17:49.958+02:00Great pictures! Happy Ruby Tuesday!Great pictures! Happy Ruby Tuesday!♥ Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14591559212770014981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-56011538950262075382010-03-16T19:05:52.553+02:002010-03-16T19:05:52.553+02:00What bright and beautiful colors! I also thought t...What bright and beautiful colors! I also thought they were snap dragons; I wasn't 100 percent sure.<br /><br />Amazing that the desert is just across the way. It is such a contrast! <br />The rock does have a bit of pink tinge to it, if I squint my eyes (referring to Ralph's comment) <br /><br />Happy Ruby Tuesday Robin.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04418107045479403480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-84570347383419411342010-03-16T18:58:34.909+02:002010-03-16T18:58:34.909+02:00how pretty is that?how pretty is that?kayerjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08479123027080062607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-56761612959111846032010-03-16T18:20:01.973+02:002010-03-16T18:20:01.973+02:00such a contrast! :) love both photos :) what do yo...such a contrast! :) love both photos :) what do you call those plants?<br /><br /><a href="http://mizhelle.blogspot.com/2010/03/ruby-tuesday-20-all-about-kids-16-and.html" rel="nofollow">u may view mine here</a>Maricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00268469598697100935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-69088292795594869012010-03-16T18:07:41.667+02:002010-03-16T18:07:41.667+02:00Robin, now I see how our kids feel when we worry t...Robin, now I see how our kids feel when we worry too much. I have contacted Crederae to say I am fine.Dinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03461925401870320466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-71021780920992020252010-03-16T17:25:12.218+02:002010-03-16T17:25:12.218+02:00Very beautiful flower pic !It's amazing they a...Very beautiful flower pic !It's amazing they are in such a location .<br />Blessings,<br />~Myrna❀~Myrna~❀https://www.blogger.com/profile/04501736461558700696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-8794992749789286392010-03-16T16:54:54.716+02:002010-03-16T16:54:54.716+02:00It's unusual to find such a huge swath of snap...It's unusual to find such a huge swath of snapdragons. Even more unusual to find them right beside what looks like a desert. Beautiful colors!Stephanie Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03206167025245206754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-78881447135202619702010-03-16T16:48:25.505+02:002010-03-16T16:48:25.505+02:00this is a beautiful juxtaposition of the two photo...this is a beautiful juxtaposition of the two photos the effluorescence and the stark nakedness of the landscape.<br /><br />I saw Dina's beautiful post about the synagogue and I read about the uprising over it.I am worried about her I hope she posts soon.crederaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16038411399928825394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-17057420995952912802010-03-16T16:31:10.250+02:002010-03-16T16:31:10.250+02:00The Israeli can grow anything in the desert, excep...The Israeli can grow anything in the desert, except perhaps peace. Amazing what a little water will do.moneythoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08462893426608294171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-22680848486207349732010-03-16T16:12:47.024+02:002010-03-16T16:12:47.024+02:00These photos are wonderful! Aside from the beauty ...These photos are wonderful! Aside from the beauty of the composition; the contrast of the lush vibrant flowers to the stark landscape of the desert and that mountain is palpable and illustrate what makes Israel so photogenicDarylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241795455748298624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-6750329223303927642010-03-16T15:42:59.092+02:002010-03-16T15:42:59.092+02:00Beautiful!
My Ruby TuesdayBeautiful!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.meetourclan.com/2010/03/revolutionary-war-park-2.html" rel="nofollow">My Ruby Tuesday</a>Chubskulit Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001712096042262296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-13931766482063445602010-03-16T15:32:40.755+02:002010-03-16T15:32:40.755+02:00The snapdragons are delightful! Amazing that they...The snapdragons are delightful! Amazing that they are so lush right next to the desert. Texas is hot, but not that hot ... and still I can't get snapdragons to flourish.This Eclectic Lifehttp://thiseclecticlife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-86364954600377322012010-03-16T14:37:29.157+02:002010-03-16T14:37:29.157+02:00Love the flowers and their colors. Planning a trip...Love the flowers and their colors. Planning a trip soon. Happy RT<br /><a href="http://auntieegarden.blogspot.com/2010/03/ruby-cherry-festival.html" rel="nofollow">My Ruby Link for you</a>Auntie Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16296890120271718631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-70564255851685760942010-03-16T13:15:31.423+02:002010-03-16T13:15:31.423+02:00That's amazing! Both are great pictures and I ...That's amazing! Both are great pictures and I love the contrast!Jientjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133675047491618720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629413949146506359.post-85959846819694725462010-03-16T10:21:06.230+02:002010-03-16T10:21:06.230+02:00Stunning colors and a beautiful view:
Happy RTStunning colors and a beautiful view:<br />Happy RTMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13100307746437858346noreply@blogger.com