Monday, May 9, 2011

Ruby Red Azalea Buds

From this....

to this!

I took these a couple of weeks ago when my azaleas were beginning to bloom. It is a very small bush that the deer like to browse on during the winter so I never get many blooms and the plant suffers and never gets to grow properly. I enjoy the deer and have come to accept the fact my plants probably won't ever be full and lush. However, this ruby survivor is certainly a beauty to admire.


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25 comments:

  1. KalaMay 9, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    It certainly is a beauty - from bud to blossom!

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  2. helenaMay 9, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    beautiful colour and I love the framing and focus of the full flower photo

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  3. NealMay 9, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Those are soooooo beautiful.

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  4. LeoraMay 9, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Oh, I love the before and after blooms. The deer seem to leave my azaleas alone, but they eat my pea plants.

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  5. MirageMay 9, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    looks so bloody red, beautiful!

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  6. GeorgeMay 9, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Not only are the buds and blossom beautiful, your pictures are wonderful. I love the color of this azalea. Hopefully the deer will continue to leave you enough flowers to enjoy.

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  7. Betsy Banks AdamsMay 9, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Azaleas are so gorgeous this time of year, Carletta. I especially love that red color you have shown. Ours are PINK---pretty but I love seeing the red ones.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  8. DimpleMay 9, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    It is lovely! You have a better attitude than I do about deer eating flowers!

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  9. UnknownMay 9, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Great Color!

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  10. TaraMay 9, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    SO so beautiful, love the red!

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  11. Sallie (FullTime-Life)May 9, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    The bush may not be the fullest but the individual bud and flower are perfection! And the deer are such a wonderful bonus.

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  12. LizMay 9, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Gorgeous! Happy RT.

    My entries:
    Moms...Check Nyo
    Yummy-as-can-be

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  13. PatMay 9, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Spectacular shots!

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  14. RalphMay 9, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    The flowers of Spring are all eagerly awaited. The transformation from bud to bloom is to savor. I like all the colors found on azaleas, but this ruby is bold ans stylish. Nicely captured!

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  15. LindaMay 9, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Beautiful photography here... Happy to have found you to follow!

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  16. J.Rylie.CMay 9, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Very pretty! My Ruby Tuesday please come and see.

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  17. Ms. BeckyMay 9, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    your photos are works of art. gorgeous.

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  18. RoseMay 9, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    These are beautiful, Carletta!

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  19. HelenaMay 10, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    These are really beautiful!

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  20. UnknownMay 10, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    I'm planning my patio garden in my backyard right now...I may have to consider some azaleas! Yours are gorgeous...too bad about the deer eating them, but at least it's a wildlife photo op, right?

    Hope you're doing well!

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  21. Hootin AnniMay 10, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Stunning!!! I remember the very first time I saw azaleas ....on vacation when I was a little girl...the whole park was filled with them and I wanted to have my parents plant bunches of them in our yard. Well, of course they don't do worth diddly squat in Colorado's cold climes. But I still love 'em.

    An invitation for you to come visit my Ruby Tuesday A Red Sea Bean

    Have a wonderful day.

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  22. IngridMay 10, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    A beautiful red !

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  23. rebeccaMay 10, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    the gift of time!

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  24. clavsMay 10, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    beautiful! mine is here:http://clavsupclose.blogspot.com/2011/05/ruby-tuesday_10.html
    clavs

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  25. StephanyMay 11, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Such a beautiful azalea. I love the color!

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