Royal Poinciana Flowering Tree

 

The nickname for this tree is the “Flamboyant Red Flowering Tree”. This one was found in the inner city of Honolulu decorating the beautiful city landscapes. The Hawaiian islands are the “flower” islands because of their beautiful flowering trees and tropical plants. The summer of 2009 was a great year for Hawaiian flowers as this season they bloomed exceptionally well and in abundance.

Cherry Blossoms Quotation Print by Lorrie Morrison

 

My flowering cherry tree is a great inspiration to me, especially when I photograph its blooming period. Of course, that is only in the spring, but I appreciate every minute it stays bloomed! I added this quotation to one of my photos. You can change the quotation, or not have it at all if you would like, at my Garden Glo Flower Art Zazzle Store by LorrieM.

Honolulu Twilight

Honolulu Twilight by Lorrie Morrison

Honolulu Twilight ~ Photography by Lorrie Morrison

The mood in Hawaii is relaxing. No matter where you go you will always be met with beautiful scenery and gracious Hawaiian people. When you are at Waikiki Beach, you can’t go home until you have watched the sun go down. No matter where you are on the island you have to watch the beautiful sunsets. This particular one is on Waikiki Beach at twilight. The surfers sit and watch the sun go down while they wait for the next wave. The waves are very calm in this area of the bay. It’s perfect for someone who wants to learn to surf to start out in this place. Farther south, Diamond Head is waiting for our visit.  That area is THE place for windsurfing. But that will be for another day on my photography travels…  meanwhile, I’ll be relaxing over here!

Fairy Tale Castle Queen by Lorrie Morrison

Fairy Tale Castle Queen

This is available at Art.com as a Giclee print. The Giclee printing process delivers a fine stream of ink resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for museum or gallery display. This art print is produced on a heavy 310 gsm, acid-free and watercolor textured paper. Also available as a print or framed.

In honor of Mother’s Day, I’m posting a digital collage I created, while remembering my mom read to me as a child. She read many fairy tales to me out loud at first.

As a kid, it’s great to have some time with your parent, whether they are your mom or dad, to read out loud. Reading out loud to your child helps them understand the sounds in language. This helps them learn how words are spelled and sounded out. Reading out loud, pausing to ask the child what the letters are, reading with expression, all help a child learn to read and become interested in reading.

Always put reading first in your child’s life. Allow them to see you writing and they will become interested too. Learning to read, and look forward to reading, is the first step in doing well at school.

When I think of my Mom, I always think about how she marked an interest in reading for me as a child. This interest stayed with me for life.