The Joy of a Late May Rain

We are so grateful to be here in the Ozarks this Spring. Last year wasn't as robust, as there was a drought going on. That was all changed this year, as we had snow, ice and more snow, plus thunder storms and heavy rain throughout March, April, and May. The result is an absolutely BEAUTIFUL Spring of flowers, trees, shrubs, and ground cover that is just simply mesmerizing! These are a few of those captured on DSLR.

 This is the waterfall near the Cherokee Town Center. It is called Papoose Park. Quite a water feature for the community.

Thousands of these flowers in the backyard.

 I took this zoomed-in shot from the deck, so it was just slightly out of focus, but you get the point.

Another zoomed-in photo of a flower hiding inside these beautiful plants.

 Not sure what kind of flower, or plants these are, but there are very effective!

 Another zoomed-in shot of the flower up close.

 Purple-Crownflower, or Echinacea wild flowers across the street.

 Close-up of the Purple Crownflower (echinacea).

 Beautiful purple flowers growing on a vine/shrub on a picket fence in the front yard.

Redish-purple bushes on the south side of the house.