First Camellia
March 5, 2013
“Rain-washed
camellia — as it
falls, showers.”
from On Love and Barley: Haiku of Basho, translated by Lucien Stryk
First camellia
Watercolor sketch of camellia inspired by this botanical print by an anonymous Chinese painter, from Treasures of The Royal Horticultural Society
My watercolor sketch of a camellia and bud
March 5, 2013 at 9:12 am
Poem, painting, and photograph – all very lovely! I especially like the photograph, with the drops on the glossy leaves.
March 5, 2013 at 10:16 am
Thanks, Lynne. It’s no problem finding raindrops in Seattle this time of year!
March 6, 2013 at 6:04 pm
I love the smell of camellias. I first encountered them at the Missouri Botanical Gardens. Heavenly! Thanks for reminding me.