Orange Lily

Sometimes you see something that just makes you stop and want to take its picture. That's what happened with this Lily. Since I'm not very good at identifying plants, I'm not really sure what kind this is except that it is a lily. From the the things I've read, I think it is what is called an Orange Daylily. There are also other names for it too. I could be completely wrong though.

Even if I'm wrong, it is really the pictures that I wanted to share. The one at the top was taken only a week ago, but the bottom two were taken about a month ago. I didn't share them until now because I wasn't sure of what kind they were. They also may be different than the first. I just decided I like them too much to keep them to myself.

These flowers are growing wild all over Island Lake State Recreation Area. I've since seen them growing as part of organized gardens everywhere I go. I may be becoming obsessed with these flowers. I also think I'm becoming obsessed with Island Lake.

Island Lake is somewhat close to where I live, but not quite close enough to leave me with any extra time. But I still have been spending most of my time there. All of the places around my house have gone without my frequent visits these past few months. This place also leaves me with little time for anything else.

I got home tonight and began reading some of my favorite blogs, but I soon fell fast asleep at my chair. So many of you have not seen as much of me in your comments sections recently. I think it might have to remain this way for me until my obsession fades a bit. I know eventually I'll be back to haunting my old favorite parks, but I first have to let my obsession with this one run its course.

In the meantime I hope you just enjoy these pictures of this lily with me. They are now beginning to fade, as is my little obsession. Both actually very good things, but very distracting. Do you have an obsession that has driven you to distraction? Have you ever had one? How did you get over it?

I guess time is maybe the only thing that can change things. Soon I will either find something nearer to home that I want to see. Or maybe I will begin traveling the country like a vagabond, looking for nature parks everywhere I go. Today my little corner of Michigan, tomorrow the world! Mwa ha ha haaaa!!!


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