I have a black thumb when it comes to clematis. I have made numerous attempts to grow this vine over the past few years. Not sure what it is this plant needs that I seem to lack, but some gardeners have great luck, such as these examples show.

Dogwood Blossoms, the underside

On June 16, 2012 By Fred KingIn blossoms, nature, Nikon D7000, treeLeave a comment

Dogwood

On June 16, 2012June 16, 2012 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Flowers, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

I’ve always enjoyed the dogwood blossom’s shape and colors.

Rose to-be.

On June 15, 2012 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Buds, garden, Nikon D7000, rose, SeattleLeave a comment

The Blue Door

On June 15, 2012June 15, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Houses, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

One door, two addresses and two mailboxes.

The Shock of the New

On June 14, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Houses, Nikon D7000, Signage, ThoughtsLeave a comment

Modernity vs Classical: A new design with mixed materials, seemingly in conflict with each other and an older design face-lifted with new materials, but in my opinion. in harmony.

Thursday Flora

On June 14, 2012 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Capitol Hill, Flowers, garden, Nikon D7000, SeattleLeave a comment

Clown Taxi

On June 14, 2012 By Fred KingIn Capitol Hill, Car, Nikon D7000, SeattleLeave a comment

Shades of Blue

On June 13, 2012 By Fred KingIn Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Fading Ad Blog Posting

On June 12, 2012June 12, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Capitol Hill, Nikon D7000, Seattle, SignageLeave a comment

Frank Jump, author/blogger of Fading Ad, was kind enough to feature one of my recent images on his blog. Check it out!

‘Earth to Frida’

On June 12, 2012 By Fred KingIn Art, design, Nikon D7000, Seattle, ThoughtsLeave a comment

New Week, New Blossom

On June 11, 2012 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Flowers, Nikon D7000, tulipsLeave a comment

Elephant Scat

On June 10, 2012June 10, 2012 By Fred KingIn Animal, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Elephant and scat or ?? do? From the location of the scat in the pen I wonder if the elephants are saying something to the patrons of the zoo? They could do their business in the back, out of sight. Instead, they do it near the fence where the viewing public stands. One of life’s minor mysteries, I guess.