• Wednesday-What'sUP August 8 - 09:53 am

I just love it when Aladino Mandoli goes out and about with his camera, in search of the natural beauty here UP North that surrounds us just about everywhere. And when he gets in there up close and personal with his subjects, even better!

Today, Dino treats us to some flowers and needles, a few with water droplets holding on tight and several that hold all the beauty in the flower itself. Of course you all know the daisy and the two sets of needles, but I wasn't sure if Dino's fourth shot is a Brown-Eyed Susan or a Black Eyed Susan, I don't know how you tell the difference.

The last photo of those dainty, pink and white flowers has me stumped, too. Can anyone tell us what those pretty little things are?

These beautiful 'gems' look good enough to eat!:>
That last shot looks like some sort of 'fruit' blooms, Mary. Pretty and delicate whatever they are.
Thanks, Aladino!

I have heard the yellow Daisy like called both Black Eye Susan and Brown Eye Susan. The pink and white flowers are Spreading Dogbane according to my wildflower book. They are all beautiful no matter their correct names!

Great pics,as always,Dino!

Beautifully Captured..excellent work!!!

Dogbane flowers are tiny but have a heavenly perfume.

Beautiful! All of them!

i love the second picture.

I love the pink and white flowers,they are just beautiful. We have
so many good photographers on Pasty Cam. I am so glad they
contribute their pictures for our enjoyment and I thank each and
everyone of them for sharing with us all.!

I love the 2nd and 3rd pictures. Well, I like all of them, but I really enjoyed those 2 the most.

Thanks, Dino!!

Beautiful shots; thanks kindly Dino! Not only are they a treat for the eyes, but they evoke memories of wonderful smells.