Stanley once said “Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting, and autumn a mosaic of them all.” I am a big fan of autumn… love its color, its smell and its soul. Collect some beautiful photos for my desktop, share with you guys… do hope you like these images.
Some of you might see this picture before. It is really beautiful and breathtaking. However, do you know where this photo was taken? After a bit research, finally, I find that it is GuiLin of China.
GuiLin is situated in the northwest of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, with the Nanling Mountains running along its northeast border. It has a humid mid-subtropical monsoon climate. The pleasant climate and the beautiful sceneries makes Guilin a charming place. It is said that “East or west, Guilin landscape is best!” and that “While snow is rare for years, flowers bloom in four seasons.”
As a scenic town and one of the best-known tourist destinations in China. There are many scenic places, including Longsheng with its famous Longsheng Rice Terraces (the exact place where the above picture was taken); The Li jiang river, Elephant Trunk Hill and Guilin Fubo Hill; Guilin Reed Flute Cave and much more.
Northern Lights is a common name for the Aurora Borealis (Polar Aurorae) in the Northern Hemisphere. They are natural light displays in the sky, usually observed at night, particularly in the polar regions.
Polar Aurorae seen near the magnetic pole may be high overhead, but from further away, they illuminate the northern horizon as a greenish glow or sometimes a faint red, as if the sun was rising from an unusual direction. The aurora borealis most often occurs from September to October and from March to April. The northern lights have had a number of names throughout history. The Cree people call this phenomenon the “Dance of the Spirits.” Aurorae can be spotted throughout the world. It is most visible closer to the poles due to the longer periods of darkness and the magnetic field.
Its southern counterpart, the aurora australis or the southern polar lights, has similar properties, but is only visible from high southern latitudes in Antarctica, South America, or Australasia.
Sylvain Serre took this picture in Salluit, Nunavik, Quebec, Canada, on March 25 2009 [link]
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Spring is finally coming to my city, in a good mood and try to write something about the spring… So, here is the topic of this post, some unusual flowers. I am sorry that I can not name all of them. If you know some of them, please let me know. Thanks in advance.
1. Dendrobium spectabile flower [link]
Dendrobium spectabile is a warm growing species native to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. The 18 inch to 2 foot long canes produce masses of flowers that look like aliens from another world. The plant is easy to grow and flower if you follow the recommended cultural instructions. The flowers are long lasting and have a honey like scent.
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