1000 Words: Spring Has Sprung.

by Chris Kamalski

Pink explosions in September (Cherry blossoms?) precede the purple dominance of Jacaranda trees in October.

Pink explosions in September precede the purple dominance of Jacaranda trees in October.

Don't lie.  You want to jump in our pool.

Don't lie. You want to jump in our pool.

Flowers viewed closely never cease to amaze.

Flowers viewed closely never cease to amaze.

Seems like everything is in bloom (and I walk in a cloud of fragrance) these days.

Seems like everything is in bloom (and I walk in a cloud of fragrance) these days.

Beautiful isn't a strong enough word.

Beautiful isn't a strong enough word.

A local South African friend drove by as I was laying in the dirt trying to take this shot.  He thought I was crazy.

A local South African friend drove by as I was laying in the dirt trying to take this shot. He thought I was crazy.

Accidental dramatic shadowed backdrop for this shot.  The flower was showing off!

Accidental dramatic shadowed backdrop for this shot. The flower was showing off!