Thursday, May 27, 2010

Incredible Beauty!

















When I saw this I knew I had to share it with you all! These incredible beautiful trees are right in front of our home....and what a joy of life it has been to us! Our daughter said to me yesterday that these trees are so beautiful that she had to stand still and take time to take in all the beauty.

















This tree is called the "Royal Poinciana tree" (Species name: Delonix regia) and is native to Madagascar. The most striking characteristic is its brightly colored flowers that range from bright red, to orange and even yellow.
















































































Because of the bright colors of the flowers this tree is sometimes also called the "flame tree".













































































I hope you enjoyed these gorgeous trees!

All images taken by me
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21 comments:

  1. a quiet lifeMay 27, 2010 at 6:38 AM

    just gorgeous, looks like fall, my favorite season!

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  2. Ingrid de VilliersMay 27, 2010 at 6:58 AM

    Hi Jain...I actually took these pictures yesterday and it is only during this time of the year that they bloom....in a few weeks it will be all gone!

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  3. elvira pajarolaMay 27, 2010 at 7:03 AM

    Carissima Ingrid........
    SUBLIMISSIMO.......
    DELIGHTFUL...this exotic beauty is soooo wonderful.....! The third last Photo shows it in its full splendour........!!!!!!!!!!!!
    BEAUTIFUL PHOTOGRAPHY!!!!!
    I believe driving on this way takes a looooong time........; doesn't it?!!!????
    Does this BEAUTY has got perfumed blossoms....??

    MAGIC indeed............!!!
    Have a sunny and happy weekend, cara Ingrid!!
    ciao ciao elvira

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  4. Ingrid de VilliersMay 27, 2010 at 7:30 AM

    Hi Dearest Elvira!
    Thank you, thak you....!!! These trees are amazing and yes, everybody drives slowly here to admire the trees. This morning when we were waiting for our daughter's bus people chatted to us and it was all about the beautiful trees and there flowers!
    Unfortunately I didn't smell the blossoms...so it hasn't got the perfume that Gardenia's have!
    Yes, it is magic indeed!
    Have a great week-end in beautiful Tuscany!
    Ciao, ciao Elvira Ixx

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  5. Lauren SetterbergMay 27, 2010 at 8:17 AM

    Wow, those are really beautiful photos. x

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  6. Julie HarwardMay 27, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    I'm so glad you shared them because I have never seen them before...they are truly stunning! What a blessing to have them right by your home! :D

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  7. Ingrid de VilliersMay 27, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    Thanks for your visit Lauren and Julie! Julie isn't it amazing how many diverse and beautiful places there are on earth...all God's beautiful creation!! Ixx

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  8. MadeliefMay 27, 2010 at 9:15 AM

    Hi Ingrid,

    I have never seen trees like this before! They look so exotic. To have them in your road.....lucky you. If they were in my road I would stare at them in wonder too.

    Lieve groet, Madelief

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  9. Ingrid de VilliersMay 27, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    Hi dear Madelief
    You are so sweet! I so wish I could mail you one of these trees...he-he!
    Ixx

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  10. It's meMay 27, 2010 at 9:58 AM

    Hello Ingrid.........wooowwwwwwww AMAZING !!!!! i never seen such trees !!! so colurful !! i love it.............how wonderful.................hugs from Ria...............happy evening.........

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  11. Ingrid de VilliersMay 27, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    Hi Ria...oh I am so glad that I could share these lovely trees with all of you!!!! Blessings!! Ixx

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  12. Lauren SetterbergMay 27, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    My pleasure Ingrid. From Durban to the States, wow!

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  13. ~*~ saskia ~*~May 27, 2010 at 12:21 PM

    Ingrid, never ever have I seen such bright colors. What a color explosion. That shade of color is the loveliest. Your pictures just made me daydream of vacation! Thank you so much for sharing this gorgeousness. xx

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  14. Ingrid de VilliersMay 27, 2010 at 1:37 PM

    Hi Saskia! Yes....you are right, it is a color explosion! As I have said before...I am so grateful that I can share it with all of you...thanks to technology!! Ixx

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  15. Donna (Timeless Settings)May 28, 2010 at 12:43 PM

    Wow, thanks for sharing these trees. I have never seen any before. It's so strange to see this color in the summer. Very Beautiful!

    Donna

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  16. Ingrid de VilliersMay 28, 2010 at 1:02 PM

    Thanks for your visit and kind words Donna! I really appreciate it! Unfortunately these beautiful flowers don't last for the entire summer...! Ixx

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  17. AnonymousMay 30, 2010 at 8:04 AM

    I've never seen these before - they are incredibly beautiful. Thank you for sharing these, Ingrid!
    Hugs,
    Zuzu

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  18. Ingrid de VilliersMay 30, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    Thanks Zuzu!! Ixx

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  19. AnonymousMay 31, 2010 at 6:39 PM

    OMG! These are absolutely breathtaking! Where are these trees?

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  20. Ingrid de VilliersJune 1, 2010 at 4:16 AM

    Hi Renee...they are right in front of our home in Naples, Florida....aren't they beautiful!!

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  21. BarbaraApril 20, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    What lovely pictures of the beautiful trees on your doorstep. I too have never seen them before. I thought the view from my window was lovely,but those colourful trees take some beating.I live in the French campagne, & one morning looked out of the window & saw a baby deer curled up on the doormat.A lovely thing to see, but you have the delight of seeing that blossom every year, lucky you.
    Look forward to seeing more pictures. Barbara

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