Three Tree Point, little beach community south of Seattle, has a lovely public beach access which looks west to the sunset.

Blazing skies on a recent warm May day at Three Tree Point, WA

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One of my favorite places in the whole world, the Conservatory at Volunteer Park in Seattle, WA.

Already with the glass panes whitewashed against the sun, the Conservatory in Volunteer Park is a gem

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Probably a deciduous Mollis azalea, this stunner was just coming into bloom at my recent visit to Soos Creek Garden in Auburn, WA.

Flaming yellow and orange azalea in Soos Creek Garden in Auburn, WA

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I do love dandelions, but not in my own yard. These were by the side of the road near my Seattle home.

Brilliant yellow dandelions bloom in early April

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The bright sun in Mexico makes the bright colors look just right. Here are just two scenes, could post dozens.

Stacks of neatly folded, colorful fabric on display in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Dizzying array of colorful handcraft items for sale in San Miguel

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Here are a couple of orange flowers blooming in March in San Miguel de Allende in Mexico.

Macro of the yellow and orange flowers of the lantana plant, about an inch or 2.5 cm across.

Some kind of orange flower, related to amaryllis?, common in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico [Later: yes, clivia is in the amaryllis family.]

Here are two photos of color, in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.

Leather boots with a decidedly Mexican flair in San Miguel

I was charmed by the colors the building walls were painted in the central district in San Miguel, a UNESCO World Heritage site. They go so well with the blue sky!

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On our visit out to el campo on my recent visit to central Mexico, we got to see some animals. Three photos today!

Horse in enclosure in Mexico. Note cactus fence.

Friendly white sheep, in need of some Woolite.

So exciting! So adorable! Four-day-old baby chicks!

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The old doors of San Miguel de Allende are rightfully famous. I am sure there are many photography books on that just that subject.

Wrought Iron and rich earth tones adorn San Miguel de Allende

Carved wooden door in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

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The tiny streets of San Miguel de Allende are much better for pedestrians than auto traffic. All the buildings in the center of town must be painted in earth tones.

Narrow stone streets of San Miguel de Allende in Mexico

San Miguel is at 6500 ft. elevation, keeping the climate much cooler than other parts of Mexico

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