In my last post I told you that three things stopped me in my tracks at the end of our walk at Arabia Mountain. It is possible that I might be the only one that would be excited over these things, there were lots of other people on the trail and I didn't see anyone else stop to look at them. Beauty is right THERE and most folks just pass it right by...
I have done a post before when I told you about seeing a bush with the very colorful seeds. It is a bush that is wonderfully named "hearts a busting". When I spotted it beside the trail, I let out a whoop of excitement. I promise you that I did. Yes, I know they are just seeds but wow, they are beautiful.
These colors are beautiful. This is a native bush, by the way. It can also be called strawberry bush but I prefer "hearts a busting".
Okay then, that leaves me one more thing. Now, this is not a native but I always like to see it blooming at this time of year. I spy with my little eye something red...
Surprise! They are surprise lilies! (Some call them "bare naked ladies" but I prefer surprise lilies myself.) Someone would have planted these here long ago and I am grateful for this spot of color.
So, you are thinking...these three things: a butterfly, some seeds and a red flower on a spindly stalk made you stop in your tracks. Well, yes. I only wish others could have noticed them too!
I saw another blogger post about those same types of lillies but I think they were in Japan. The whole area was covered in them. Rather odd that I see them yet again.
ReplyDeleteDo you know, I think I saw that same photo. It was either on a blog or on Instagram. I have an Instagram account but hardly put anything on it myself! I think we ones we have here came from Japan.
DeleteI love this! And what interesting lilies....I can't see any sign of a leaf anywhere, is that why they are called "bare naked?" Thank you for sharing those moments of beauty that stopped you in your tracks. I notice they all share one thing in common, warm autumn colors...red, apricot ....
ReplyDeleteYes, that is why they call them "bare naked"! It is strange to have the photos like this, when it looks like autumn but really hot.
DeleteHi Kay - those are definitely three wonderful things to see along your walk - and yes Richard's shot is gorgeous! But good for you for spotting these beauties ... cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteHa, yes I am the beauty seeker! Thankful I have such a good photographer with me.
DeleteOh wow! Those are such beautiful wonders to notice. You're making me want to go out for a walk too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful wonders- perfect description. x
DeleteButterflies make me stop in my tracks, too. In fact, one day a butterfly posed for me for several minutes, and i got a good many pretty photos.
ReplyDeleteI love butterflies.
DeleteAll these can make me happy, too. I have never seen surprise lilie and wonder why some people call them barenakded ladies - I honestly can't see the similarity!
ReplyDeleteI saw them years ago as we drove to Martin, Georgia for our family reunion. (It is always in September.) I kept seeing those same red flowers in people's yards. When I typed in a description, I was surprised to hear that they were called that! But it is simply because the stalks are so bare and then, the flower blooms. I think they are from bulbs, so that must mean that neighbors gave each other bulbs over the years and that is why I saw so many in that one ares. I think I will call them surprise lilies!
DeleteA lovely stroll among nature.
ReplyDeleteFor the past couple of days I've been enjoying watching the family of wood ducks wander through this property, grazing as they waddle along at their own pace.
Thanks, Lee.
DeleteI didn't have any feathered creatures on this post but I find them endlessly fascinating. x
I love all three of these! I've never seen those plants - either of them. So curious looking, the 'hearts a busting'. Thanks for sharing and I can see why they caught your eye!
ReplyDeleteHey Kay! Lovely to see your comment here! I just looked it up and the "hearts a busting" bush grows in EAST Texas. Not sure what part of Texas you are in!
DeleteWe call those naked ladies, mystery lilies here. The leaves come up early spring, then fade, and then the flowers come up in August here. They do look sort of naked without any leaves. There is beauty every where we just need to take the time to look. They do say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think you have captured some that would stop me in my tracks too !
ReplyDeleteOh, I like mystery lilies too! Aren't they lovely? They are not native but from Asia, I think. Still, they give us that spot of color in September here so they are very welcome! Wish you could walk with me here, we would be pointing things out to each other, I am sure!
DeleteI would notice all that color too. All are eye-catching but the hearts a poppin are extrordinary
ReplyDeleteI know, the first time I saw those seeds, I just could not believe the color in just a seed pod. Extraordinary beauty, exactly so.
DeleteThree new things for me as well.
ReplyDeleteAh, but guess what, they were not even new to me! Just 3 things that I love and still have to exclaim over!
DeleteSuch things also make me stop in my tracks. As the old saying goes, "The journey is the destination." One should never pass by Nature's beauty without pausing for a moment. Lovely photographs.
ReplyDeleteThank you! The sun was not out that day so these photos are not even the best that Richard can do! Still, I hope this will give folks some idea of the things that we see!
DeleteThey would have stopped me in my tracks, too, as would the Eastern Box Turtle in your last post - I've never heard of a terrestrial turtle before and had to look it up. I love learning about new things!x
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked the Eastern Box Turtle too! That turtle was really moving but it froze when I got close to it, just right for me to take photos! Thanks for your comment!
DeleteWonderful things to see and stop in ones tracks for....I love those hearts a bustin...They are the American Euonymous. I also know the European Euonymous which in Hungary is called Pap Sapka (pawp Shawpka) which means priest's hat, because before they open they shape is like a biretta.
ReplyDeleteSee https://www.mercyrobes.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/650x/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f/b/i/biretta_fuchsia_srl_1043.jpg
I did go to that link and I can see why they called it priest's hat, it does look like that! Thanks for your comment! I really love the color of those seeds.
DeleteThis time of year is full of beauty and surprises! You live in a lovely spot and you take the time to notice your surroundings. Very interesting plants that I've never seen up here. I've noticed that even the weeds that grow in our woods are beautiful! I'm looking forward to the trees turning colors very soon. Have a good week!
ReplyDeleteOne man's wildflowers is another man's weeds! If not for Stone Mountain, Panola Mountain and Arabia Mountain, I would never have noticed all these wildflowers many of them grow right the edge of our tiny woods next to our property! I am also ready for the leaf change and cooler temps.☺ Have a great 👍 week!
DeleteLOVE the butterfly picture. Sounds and looks like a wonderful walk, glad you stopped to notice the beauty...so few do they miss out.
ReplyDeleteI should wear a sign when out walking:I Stop for Beauty! x
DeleteGreat photos!
ReplyDeleteEven in low light, Richard does not dissappoint!
DeleteOne of the things I love about walking with my brother is that he points out so much more than I usually see. The 'naked ladies' are frequently seen in New Zealand as well. I'm pretty sure that I've never seen any wild in the UK.
ReplyDeleteI am sure if John saw any wild naked ladies he would be sure to let you know. Tell him I said so! Ha ha.☺
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